Building a Business
10 Critical Cash Flow Rules
Protect your business from a common cause of failure by following these cash management tips.
Tim Berry is the chairman of Eugene, Ore.-Palo Alto Software, which produces business-planning software. He founded Bplans.com and wrote The Plan-As-You-Go Business Plan, published by Entrepreneur Press. Berry is also a co-founder of HavePresence.com, a leader in a local angel-investment group and a judge of international business-plan competitions.
More From Tim Berry
Building a Business
Don’t Give Away Ownership Easily
Unfortunately, you can't always retain full ownership of your company. If that's the case, here are some potential hazards to watch out for.
Building a Business
The Perils of Step-by-Step Planning
This strategy is a good start, but you need to be realistic about its long-term effectiveness.
Building a Business
Be Realistic About Startup Financing
Great idea, no money and no investors. No problem? Think again.
Building a Business
Use SWOT to Kick-start Your Planning
Getting key players involved and brainstorming could be what your company needs to get to the next level.
Building a Business
Building a Strategy Pyramid
Need help implementing your ideas? This approach may provide you with the structure you need.
Building a Business
The Facts About Financial Projections
Are you putting off making financial projections for your business plan? They're not as complicated as they sound.
Marketing
Creating Sales Forecasts
While you can never really predict the future, there are ways to make more educated guesses for your business plan.
Building a Business
No Plan, No Problem?
Though formal business plans have been getting some flack, you still can't skip the planning process.
Building a Business
Nervous About Writing Your Business Plan?
If the thought of putting pen to paper makes your knees weak, know that your plan is less about perfect prose and more about the bottom line.
Building a Business
The Problem With Unplanned Growth
One all-too-common business planning pitfall is not planning for quick growth. See how one company got into trouble, then got out again.
Building a Business
Putting Share Ownership in a Business Plan
Understanding the fundamentals of share ownership and the importance of including the details in your business plan.
Brick & Mortar
Planning to Become a Real Estate Broker
Answer these 3 key questions to form the basis of your real estate broker business plan.
Building a Business
The Plan for a Consulting Business
Even if you're already an expert in your field, a business plan can help keep you on track.
Building a Business
Planning for a Restaurant
Get a business plan in place before you open a restaurant.
Building a Business
Updating Your Business Plan
Our coach explains why constantly updating your business plan is the key to growing successfully.
Building a Business
Hiring Outside Help for Your Business Plan
The good, bad and ugly of hiring business-plan consultants
Building a Business
Should I Take My Business Plan Online?
Posting your plan online is easy and safe--as long as you know what to expect.
Business Plan
15 Reasons You Need a Business Plan
Whether you're just starting out, growing your business or seeking outside help, a well-thought-out business plan is the vehicle you need to get you there.
Building a Business
Existing Companies Need Planning, Too
Business plans aren't just for startups. Get on the fast track to growth with an annual strategic plan.
Building a Business
Determining a Plan for Setting Prices
Guarantee a smooth startup by building a pricing strategy into your business plan.
Building a Business
Writing an Executive Summary
Confused about what an executive summary is--and how long it should be? Our business plan coach sets the record straight.
Building a Business
What Bankers Look For in a Plan
When applying for a small-business bank loan, it's important to know what your business plan needs to contain to give you an edge.
Business Accounting
What Investors Look For in a Plan
From venture capitalists to angel investors, here's what your business plan needs to include to catch the eye of startup investors.
Building a Business
The Numbers in Your Business Plan
Do words like "cash flow," "balance sheet" and "sales forecast" make you cringe? Our business plan coach walks you through the figures you need to make your business plan count.
Building a Business
A Simple Business Plan
It's a biz plan, not a doctoral thesis! Find out why an elaborate plan can weigh you down -- and how to keep it simple.
Building a Business
Know Your Competition
Whether you're creating a new business plan or revamping an old one, knowing what your competitors are up to can save your business.
Building a Business
Conducting a Market Analysis for Your Business Plan
One of the most critical sections of your business plan is your market analysis. Find out just what information you need to know about your potential customers.
Business News
Fortune Telling
Your sales forecast is key to a solid biz plan. Here's how to divine future sales without an advanced math degree.
Marketing
Creating a Sales Forecast
Follow these tips to learn how to develop sales projections for your business plan.
