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Tools and resources for building various aspects of a business.
Business Planning and Development
Customized business planning and development by largest provider of business plans since 1979. SBA-preferred consultant and member of BBB.
mybusinessanalyst.com
Customized Business Development Programs
Management consulting firm customizes business development programs and optimizes go-to-market strategies for organizations involved in complex sales.
www.primeresource.com
Business strategy
Business Service Management enables IT to drive business success.
www.bmc.com/Business+Strategy
Business Development
Consulting, strategy and solutions for professionals in complex sales.
www.primeresource.com
Eloqua Webinar
Use marketing automation for truly personalized lead nurturing
mastery.eloqua.com
Relationship Management
Business is all about relationships and managing them. Read more.
Convergys.com/Relationship-Mgmt
Product and Business Development Services
Product and business development firm that supports consumer, medical, scientific, industrial and security products.
Business | Product | Logistics | Contact Us
www.XenGenn.com
Marketing Strategy
Advertise on Yahoo! Search & connect with targeted customers.
searchmarketing.yahoo.com
Business Development
Business Development Strategy. Analysis, planning, execution.
www.marketopsinc.com
Business Innovations
Find Out How to Advance Your Business Through Social Networking.
Microsoft.com/PeopleReadyBusiness
Innovation Protocol
Branding for innovative businesses. Free consultation.
www.InnovationProtocol.com
Increase Your Sales
Bizactions Turnkey Email Newsletter Program get you more business
BizActions.com
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Business Development Strategies for Internet
Offers monthly Internet marketing, strategic Internet marketing plans, business web site development, web site optimization for search engine placement and Internet business software.
www.bizstrategies.com
Business Growth Consultants
Business growth consultants, providing tailored cutting edge sales and marketing strategies for small to medium sized businesses.
www.iquantum.com.au(Paid)
Business Growth Strategy
Dedicated to providing information and solutions by creating business development programs.
www.mccraigh.com
Business Planning and Development
Customized business planning and development by largest provider of business plans since 1979. SBA-preferred consultant and member of BBB.
mybusinessanalyst.com (Paid)
Chavando Group International
Consulting group specializing in representing deal-intensive high-growth public and private companies.
www.chavandogroup.com
Customized Business Development Programs
Management consulting firm customizes business development programs and optimizes go-to-market strategies for organizations involved in complex sales.
www.primeresource.com (Paid)
Product and Business Development Services
Product and business development firm that supports consumer, medical, scientific, industrial and security products.
Business | Product | Logistics | Contact Us
www.XenGenn.com (Paid)
Qualnet
Provider of strategic planning process for efficiently managing the organization.
www.qualnetinc.com
Tanorama Network
Consulting group designed to expand the management and appraisal of international development projects.
www.tanorama.com
The LoBue Group
Consulting group consisting of Lobue Associates, Allison-Lobue Group and Lobue Technology providing business design, development and technology services.
www.lobue.com
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
A coalition of international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development, environmental protection, social equity and economic growth.
www.wbcsd.ch
Business strategy
Business Service Management enables IT to drive business success.
www.bmc.com/Business+Strategy
Business Development
Consulting, strategy and solutions for professionals in complex sales.
www.primeresource.com
Eloqua Webinar
Use marketing automation for truly personalized lead nurturing
mastery.eloqua.com

Guide to Putting a Business Plan Into Action

Turning a document into reality takes teamwork and focus


Your business plan represents your vision for the future. Effective implementation could mean the difference between an expensive hobby or a thriving business. The best business plans will always contain:
  1. A summary of what your business does and where you want it to go
  2. Measurable objectives and defined targets
  3. Conditions under which you will consider an exit plan, including sale and/or closure of the business


Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Commit to excellence In order to have the best chance of success your business needs clear leadership from you and the rest of your management team.

I recommend:  Check Point 360 is designed for those who lead, manage or direct other people. Work on hard-to-measure soft skills, setting priorities and individual development.

Encourage teamwork Your business plan will not work by itself and you can't run it alone.

I recommend:  To help keep employees invigorated, consider the exercises mentioned at Team Bonding and The Accel Team Building Program.

Follow a financial plan Your financial plan is the foundation for the rest of your business plan. It should be carefully tailored to meet your individual business needs.

I recommend:  Exl-Plan from Plan Ware is a powerful, easy-to-use template for preparing financial projections for up to seven years ahead.

Ensure accountability Your business plan should include objectives, goals and action steps. Once a date has been assigned to a specific task or goal, it becomes a target. When targets have been met, let everyone know. When they are not, find out why and what's been done to address the problem.

I recommend:  You can track how each manager is executing their part of the plan with a mouse click at Businessandmarketingplan.com.

Make course corrections You may find that you need to set new goals and make course corrections. Keep track of the original plan and manage changes carefully. An outside consultant could give you a fresh perspective.

I recommend:  The Latitude Group specializes in consulting on business-plan execution. Or search for a consultant in your area at Bplans.com.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • Make the metrics clear: Set some key performance indicators in your business plan and use them as gauges of how well you are executing on your plan.
  • Create a sense ownership: While your overall plan may spell out strategic goals, specific targets help employees understand how they fit within an organization.

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