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The Ten Myths of Strategic Planning

Six Disciplines

CEOs of small businesses often appear to believe in myths surrounding the subject of strategic planning and execution - myths that can prove dangerous to the health of their organization. Myth #1: “We don’t need a strategic plan!” Myth #2: Strategic planning can only be done at a resort.

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Free Business Plans for Small Business Owners and Start-ups

Strategy Driven

It’s not the most exciting part of starting a business. Because that’s the thing – your business plan is important. Any funder worth his or her salt wants to see it right off the bat. Any funder worth his or her salt wants to see it right off the bat.

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The Big Picture of Business – Business Moving Forward From the Dirty Side of the Recession

Strategy Driven

The economy and business climate are now on the dirty side of the recession. Many companies kept their heads in the sand during the economic downturn, fully intending to return to business as usual. What happened in the recession was that many businesses went under. Many fell into jobs for which they were not suited.

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The Big Picture of Business – Business Moving Forward from the Dirty Side of the Recession.

Strategy Driven

The economy and business climate are now on the dirty side of the recession. Many companies kept their heads in the sand during the economic downturn, fully intending to return to business as usual. What happened in the recession was that many businesses went under. Many fell into jobs for which they were not suited.

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The Big Picture of Business- Professional Education Necessary for Company Success

Strategy Driven

Today's workforce will need three times the amount of training that it now gets if the organization intends to stay in business, remain competitive and tackle the future successfully. Training is rarely allowed to be extensive. It is usually technical or sales/marketing in nature. I conduct Executive Think Tanks for corporate management.

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The Big Picture of Business – Think Tanks to Strategize

Strategy Driven

The biggest problem with business, in a one-sentence capsule, is: People exhibit misplaced priorities and impatience… seeking profit and power, possessing unrealistic views of purpose, and not fully willing to do the things necessary to sustain orderly growth and long-term success. Running the business. Business development.

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The Big Picture of Business: Been There, Done That

Strategy Driven

The Business Tree : Growth Strategies and Tactics for Surviving and Thriving. The Business Tree™ has 7 major parts… 5 primary branches, a trunk (6) and the base (7): The business you’re in. The Business Tree™ has 7 major parts… 5 primary branches, a trunk (6) and the base (7): The business you’re in.