We’ve saved the least fun section of your business plan for last: the Finances! I’m not a numbers person by any stretch of the imagination — when it comes to running a business, I’d much rather wear the creative hat. But understanding the finances of your business (even if it’s brand spanking new and not […]

When piecing together a suite of business documents for the Branch launch in September, one of the must-haves on our list was a Process Sheet. A lot of creative businesses have a Price Sheet that lists their most popular packages and rates but a Process Sheet is less common. Over time, I had learned the […]

When it comes to small businesses, in the beginning we’re often running them alone. But soon, we realize that in order to grow, it’s important to surround ourselves with a network of people we trust. As small business owners, we’re bound to hit rough patches and having a team of people we can depend on […]

Are you ready to dig into the fourth part of your business plan? Today we’re going to focus on the Operations. The Operations section is your chance to explain how you keep your business running smoothly and what assets you’ll need to keep it that way. It’s a little dry but absolutely necessary! Map out […]

Today we’re going to work through the third part of your business plan, the Market and Marketing. In case you missed the first two sections, they are here and here. When it comes to your business, how do you plan on getting the word out to potential customers? What kinds of customers are you hoping […]

In our introduction to Business Plan Basics, we dug into the first section, the Executive Summary. Today, we’re getting into the nitty gritty with the Vision, which is all about explaining the purpose of your business in much more detail. At its core, the Vision is meant to document the past, present and future of […]