Setting the stage for success: Six steps for drafting a business plan
By Danielle Walsh
Whether you are launching a new business, five years in, or beginning to plan for the transition of ownership to the next generation, taking the time to write a proper business plan is certainly a worthwhile feat. This valuable document can help align the expectations of all owners/managers, while also serving as a blueprint for how to run the business and set the pace to achieve its goals.
Indeed, a new year is upon us—a fresh start! Why not kick things off by developing a formalized plan for you, your business partners, and the next generation can…
Breaking new ground in healthcare with the next evolution of AI
Since the beginning of modern medicine, the arc of innovation has delivered previously unimaginable breakthroughs and treatments that have improved health outcomes and lengthened lifespans. We are now in an era where digital transformation is redefining the way organizations approach patient engagement, care team collaboration and the provider experience. From better access to patient data through electronic health records (EHR) to improved access to healthcare through telemedicine, technology has provided providers solutions that enable greater productivity and, most importantly, improve the quality of care available to patients.
But there is an opportunity to do more. The healthcare industry still faces…
All You Really Need to Launch a Business, According to This Art Book Entrepreneur
In this ongoing series, we are sharing advice, tips and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battles on a daily basis. (Answers have been edited and condensed for clarity.)
Who are you and what’s your business?
My name is Kim Bjørn, designer, musician, author, and CEO and founder of Bjooks, a Danish boutique publishing company, operating worldwide creating hardcover books on music technology, artists, and makers. Since 2017 we’ve published only seven titles, but have sold tens of thousands of them all over the world, to world-renowned recording artists as well as hobby musicians, students, and…
Business Plan 2023/24 | FCA
Our strategic objective is to ensure financial services markets function well.
Our operational objectives are to:
secure an appropriate degree of protection for consumers
protect and enhance the integrity of the UK financial system
promote effective competition in the interests of consumers
We will soon also have a new secondary objective to facilitate the international competitiveness of the UK economy and its growth in the medium to long term. This is being introduced as part of the Financial Services and Markets Bill which is currently going through Parliament.
As a financial services regulator, we have an important role in the…
Reading given six-point deduction for breaching EFL business plan
Reading were relegated from the Premier League in 2012-13 and have since been in the Championship
Reading has been deducted six points by the English Football League for breaching the terms of an agreed business plan for a previous profit and sustainability rule breach.
It marks the first decision handed down by the independent club financial reporting unit (CFRU).
The deduction leaves Reading 20th in the Championship, with 40 points, one above the relegation zone.
Manager Paul Ince said last week he thought the punishment was coming.
In addition, Reading has agreed a new budget with the CFRU, which will…
The future of manufacturing is now: Four trends shaping the industry
At its core, manufacturing is about innovation, as it builds economic capacity, bolsters workforces, and generates opportunity and growth. Today we’re seeing the industry undergo a once-in-a-century transformation driven by changing consumer demands, labor challenges, supply chain disruptions, technological advancements and sustainability demands. We’ve come a long way since the industrial revolution, and the industry has evolved into a much more complex place.
To explore these challenges and opportunities, we’ll join global leaders and colleagues at the world’s biggest trade show for industrial technology, Hannover Messe. As we enter this week of innovation, we’re discussing four key areas that are…
How to Write a Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide for Success
Writing a business plan is a crucial step for any entrepreneur or business owner looking to start or grow their business. A business plan serves as a roadmap that outlines the goals and strategies for the company, as well as the potential challenges and opportunities that may arise along the way.
Writing a business plan doesn’t have to be daunting – follow our guide below for the best tips and tricks 🙂
When writing a business plan, it’s important to consider various factors such as the target market, competition, financial projections, and marketing strategies. A well-written business plan not only…
TX Rep Roger Williams wrong: Constitution not business plan
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We get it: He loves Donald Trump. But General Motors doesn’t need to manage a pandemic or a military.
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The government is not a business
[–In his support of Donald Trump in Waco last month, Rep. Roger Williams said, “We need a businessperson to run the business of America.” (April 2, 1C, “Texas Republicans’ continued support for Trump is ‘no-brainer.”) Whenever I hear we need a businessperson in charge of government,…
