I was introduced to Enloop, a free business plan software-as-a-service tool, about a month ago when they were getting ready to do their public beta at the Finovate show in San Francisco. Their service is geared toward helping anyone create a business plan that actually helps them determine the potential for success for their business via an easy to understand scorecard.
I haven’t taken it for a thorough test drive — as in I haven’t created a business plan — but I did create an account and nose around inside the service. It seems pretty straight forward and easy to use, plus there is a helpful tour you can take along with spot help to keep you moving as you create your business plan. [Read more...]
All good things must come to an end. And eventually, for one reason or another, it might be time to shut the doors on your business. Maybe it’s a matter of economics – the money just isn’t there to keep the business running. Or, perhaps you’ve moved on to another job or business venture. No matter your reasoning, you’ll need to take care of a few loose ends in order to close your business legally. 
To make changes in your business and stay on track — so you are doing the right thing to reach your goals — rather than just being busy, you need an action plan. Creating an action plan doesn’t need to be a long drawn out process. You can create one in five days (or less!) and then be kicking it in gear creating success for your business. Here’s how. 
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