Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Strategic planning is an organization’s process of defining its strategy or direction and making decisions on allocating its resources to ...

Integrated business planning (IBP) has evolved from a supply chain initiative to a core function that enables strategic alignment, risk mitigation and value creation. Businesses today are navigating ...

As a kid, I remember my dad--the quintessential methodical, organized engineer--sitting me down at the kitchen table for his favorite bi-annual lecture: "Planning For Your Future." His yellow legal ...

Each week our SCORE Chapter Executive Committee reviews the requests for mentoring help. I have done a little informal research this past month and observe that nearly half mention or request help on ...

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Why Is a Business Plan Important? Starting a business without a plan is akin to embarking on an arduous journey without a map or compass. Here are the key ways a business plan will help your company ...

Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or a new entrepreneur, a business plan is crucial to the success and growth of your business, but it can feel like an overwhelming task. A business plan should ...

This is the time of year when we tend to note our accomplishments, take stock of our shortfalls and set our sights on the year ahead. As we note the gaps we’re experiencing, we use this information to ...

The Small Business Task Force is studying ways the City of Edmond Planning Department, business owners or developers could connect in a pre-application meeting. A meeting would take place before the ...