Business Ideas
Is Your Business Healthy? Why Every Entrepreneur Needs To Do These 3 Checkups Every Year
You can't plan for the new year until you complete these checkups.
By Scott Snider
Checklists
Thought Leaders
How Flight School was Perfect Training for Entrepreneurship
A student pilot is taught to expect changes and work to stay ahead of any that might come. Business leaders should take note.
By William Hall
Business News
30-Day Sales Plan Checklist
Reach your sales goals with the 10 action items on this sales plan checklist.
Building a Business
Equipment Leasing Checklist
When deciding to obtain equipment, you need to determine whether it is better to lease or purchase the equipment. Use this checklist to compare the costs for each option.
Building a Business
Idea Evaluation Checklist
Got a great idea for a product or service? Use this checklist to help you evaluate the idea to determine if you should start a new business.
Building a Business
Business Plan Updating Checklist
Here are seven reasons to think about updating your plan. If one applies to you, it's time for an update.
Building a Business
Business Evaluation Checklist
Use this extensive checklist to make sure you get answers to all your important questions before you purchase a business.
Building a Business
21-Point Invention Evaluation Checklist
Honestly evaluating your product against general, industry, market and product criteria will help determine whether it has a good chance of success. Use this checklist to perform that evaluation.
Marketing
Advertising Checklist
Before you launch your ad campaign, consult this checklist to make sure that both your ad and your message are right on target.
Thought Leaders
Risk Management Worksheet
While insurance is a must to protect your business, you can also control your exposure to risk by instituting programs to minimize it. Use this checklist to get started.
Building a Business
SBA Loan Checklist
Before you try to get an SBA loan, you need to be prepared. This form will assist you in assembling the necessary documents you need to obtain an SBA loan.
Building a Business
Location Worksheet
Deciding upon a location can be one of the most important business decisions you make. Use this checklist to ensure that you answer all possible questions about a location to gauge its strengths and weaknesses as a potential site for your business.
Marketing
Marketing Campaign Planning Checklist
Before you begin your market research campaign, use this form to analyze the costs.
Business News
Office Essentials Checklist
When setting up a new office--or sprucing up an old one--use this checklist to keep track of the technology, furniture and supplies you may need.
Building a Business
Questions Not to Ask During Interviews
Some questions are illegal to ask during job interviews. Here is a checklist with the questions you should sidestep.
Marketing
Sales Rep Evaluation Checklist
Use this checklist when evaulating different sales representatives with whom you might contract to sell your goods.
Thought Leaders
Manager’s Pre-Dismissal Checklist
When an employee is leaving the company, use this checklist to make sure that he or she returns all company property and all paperwork is completed.
Business News
eBay Startup Checklist
Ready to start your adventure on eBay? Use this step-by-step checklist to start your business off right.
Building a Business
Manufacturer Analysis Checklist
Use this form to help you plan an efficient layout for your manufacturing site.
Building a Business
Business Lease Checklist
After you've chosen a site for your business, don't sign any lease without first going over this checklist.
Building a Business
Homebased Business Startup Checklist
Use this extensive checklist to make sure that you cover all your steps when starting a homebased business.