Business Planning Archives - Business Marketing Consulting Services | Louisville, KY | SMB Consulting, Inc. https://smbconsultinginc.com/category/business-planning/ Better Marketing | Better Results Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:59:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://i0.wp.com/smbconsultinginc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-SMB_cyan.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Business Planning Archives - Business Marketing Consulting Services | Louisville, KY | SMB Consulting, Inc. https://smbconsultinginc.com/category/business-planning/ 32 32 230892403 Random Business Musings and Ponderings https://smbconsultinginc.com/2008/04/05/random-business-musings-and-ponderings/ https://smbconsultinginc.com/2008/04/05/random-business-musings-and-ponderings/#respond Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:59:00 +0000 http://smbconsultinginc.com/blog/marketing/random-business-musings-and-ponderings/ Ever had one of those days where you question whether you’ve made wise business choices lately? Today has been one of those days, but I’m afraid the answers I uncover over the next few weeks aren’t going to be to my liking. I know I violated my own gut instincts with one decision in particular, […]

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]]> https://smbconsultinginc.com/2008/04/05/random-business-musings-and-ponderings/feed/ 0 309 SMART Goals are out; it’s Time to Get DUMB! https://smbconsultinginc.com/2007/06/17/smart-goals-are-out-it%e2%80%99s-time-to-get-dumb/ https://smbconsultinginc.com/2007/06/17/smart-goals-are-out-it%e2%80%99s-time-to-get-dumb/#respond Sun, 17 Jun 2007 03:42:00 +0000 http://smbconsultinginc.com/blog/marketing/smart-goals-are-out-it%e2%80%99s-time-to-get-dumb/ If you’ve ever read any strategic or business planning literature, you’ve no doubt come across the acronym SMART for mapping out goals. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely. Those are all fine and dandy objectives, but I’m out to propose another side of the coin—DUMB goals. Hear me out for a second! […]

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]]> https://smbconsultinginc.com/2007/06/17/smart-goals-are-out-it%e2%80%99s-time-to-get-dumb/feed/ 0 271 Why Most Small Businesses Fail https://smbconsultinginc.com/2007/04/12/why-most-small-businesses-fail/ https://smbconsultinginc.com/2007/04/12/why-most-small-businesses-fail/#respond Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:19:00 +0000 http://smbconsultinginc.com/blog/marketing/why-most-small-businesses-fail/ Michael Gerber, author of the mega-best sellers “The E-Myth” and “The E-Myth Revisited,” is one of the people I admire and respect and who has had a significant impact on me and my businesses. Although I have listened many times to Gerber’s audio tape about the E-Myth, and have read and reread his book, I […]

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]]> https://smbconsultinginc.com/2007/04/12/why-most-small-businesses-fail/feed/ 0 243 Planning And Starting An Online Business https://smbconsultinginc.com/2007/03/06/planning-and-starting-an-online-business/ https://smbconsultinginc.com/2007/03/06/planning-and-starting-an-online-business/#respond Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:40:00 +0000 http://smbconsultinginc.com/blog/marketing/planning-and-starting-an-online-business/ You will find that the basics and logic of business remain the same, regardless of whether it is an online business or offline. The difference lies in the fact that, to run an online business successfully, you will need to know the fundamentals of any business and have an understanding of the dynamics that drive […]

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]]> https://smbconsultinginc.com/2007/03/06/planning-and-starting-an-online-business/feed/ 0 207 Structuring Your Business Properly https://smbconsultinginc.com/2007/03/01/structuring-your-business-properly/ https://smbconsultinginc.com/2007/03/01/structuring-your-business-properly/#respond Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:46:00 +0000 http://smbconsultinginc.com/blog/marketing/structuring-your-business-properly/ Structuring your business correctly for your needs and tax purposes, is an important step in starting your own business, be it at home or at another location. Here are brief descriptions of the different types of a business structure that will help you in your decision. SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP— A sole proprietor is an individual who […]

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]]> https://smbconsultinginc.com/2007/03/01/structuring-your-business-properly/feed/ 0 194 Are You Ready To Start Your Home Based Business? https://smbconsultinginc.com/2007/02/28/are-you-ready-to-start-your-home-based-business/ https://smbconsultinginc.com/2007/02/28/are-you-ready-to-start-your-home-based-business/#comments Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:29:00 +0000 http://smbconsultinginc.com/blog/marketing/are-you-ready-to-start-your-home-based-business/ By Allen Lundy There are all types of people in this world. Everyone of us is unique in one way or another. We all look different, we have different hobbies, likes, dislikes, and most of all we have varied skills and learning abilities. Our uniqueness is what makes each of us special. The ability to […]

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