Tim Berry

Tim Berry

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Tim Berry is president of Palo Alto Software Inc. and author of several books, including The Plan-As-You-Go Business Plan and 3 Weeks to Startup, published by Entrepreneur Press. He has been a professional business planner since 1974, and has presented seminars on business planning in 13 countries. Berry holds an MBA from Stanford University, an MA with honors from the University of Oregon, and a BA magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame. He's also an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Oregon. Follow him on Twitter: @Timberry
When the Product Is the Marketing, and Vice Versa

When the Product Is the Marketing, and Vice Versa

Sometimes the product itself is the marketing. In those rare cases, businesses can thrive without organized marketing.
May 1, 2012 in Business Plans
The Business Model for Disruption

The Business Model for Disruption

For groundbreaking companies like Twitter and Pinterest, business plans take a backseat to growing traffic. Thanks to the excitement over the expected Facebook IPO, it's starting to feel like the dot-
April 3, 2012 in Business Plans
10 Business Plan Words Every Manager Needs to Know By Heart

10 Business Plan Words Every Manager Needs to Know By Heart

If you're starting or running a business, you'll need to know this list of essential business planning words.
January 30, 2012 in Business Plans
The Top 10 Business Plan Mistakes

The Top 10 Business Plan Mistakes

If you're thinking about writing a business plan, consider this list of common mistakes people make and expert advice for steering clear of them.
January 5, 2012 in Business Plans
To Make Business Planning Less Daunting, Let's Call It Something Else

To Make Business Planning Less Daunting, Let's Call It Something Else

We need new vocabulary for business planning. Just don't call it a 'business plan.'
December 5, 2011 in Business Plans
Three Financial Guesstimates Every Business Plan Needs

Three Financial Guesstimates Every Business Plan Needs

Not a numbers person? Our columnist explains the fundamentals of financial projections that should go into your business plan.
November 4, 2011 in Business Plans
Three Questions to Answer Before You Write a Business Plan

Three Questions to Answer Before You Write a Business Plan

Before you can map out a business plan, you have to make some basic decisions about the direction that you want your company to take.
October 17, 2011 in Business Plans
How to Estimate Startup Costs

How to Estimate Startup Costs

Get an idea of how much money you'll need by creating three quick lists and making a few educated guesses.
September 20, 2011 in Business Plans
Five Steps to Create a Marketing Plan

Five Steps to Create a Marketing Plan

How business owners can put together a detailed marketing guide for business growth.
August 11, 2011 in Marketing Plan
Five Critical Questions Your Business Plan Should Answer

Five Critical Questions Your Business Plan Should Answer

Answering these questions periodically can help keep long-term goals in mind while you adjust your immediate steps and actions.
July 12, 2011 in Business Plans
How Do I Price My Product?Play Video

How Do I Price My Product? (Video)

Tim Berry, president of Palo Alto Software Inc., on how a first-time business owner should price a product.
June 7, 2011 in Business Planning
Seven Cringe-Worthy Business-Plan Mistakes

Seven Cringe-Worthy Business-Plan Mistakes

Follow these tips to dodge some of the most common planning pitfalls.
June 1, 2011 in Business Plans
A Better Business Plan Can Lead to New Customers

A Better Business Plan Can Lead to New Customers

These four steps can help get you on your way to enhancing and expanding your client base.
April 25, 2011 in Business Plans

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