Quick – what is your mission statement?
I’m hoping that you were able to proudly state the exact mission of your business. If not, we’ve got some work to do! (If you do have a mission statement, follow along so that you can analyze it’s effectiveness.)
The SOUL of your business
The purpose of a mission statement...
Category Archives: Business Plan
Living Your Mission Statement
Your Business Plan is Never Done
Recently, I’ve heard a few wedding professionals comment to me that they already have a business plan or that they did their plan years ago.
I wonder, “YIKES! Have you stopped planning for your business? I sure as hell hope not!”
The day that you stop planning for your business is the day that your business is...
The Simple Plan Graduate: Tara Bliven, Owner of Ephemera Custom Letterpress
A lot of people have been asking us, “What’s The Simple Plan all about? What can I expect from my 2 days of business planning with you ladies?” We thought it’d be great for you, dear readers, to hear it first-hand from someone who has attended our business plan workshop.
Tara Bliven, owner of...
Starting a Business Plan Collaborative, Part 3
Kelly and I are really adamant about teaching people how to create a business plan. Why? Because a business plan is a guide. It causes you to stop and think about where you really want to go with your business. If you don’t have a plan, where do you know where you’re going? How will...
Starting a Business Plan Collaborative, Part 2
Yesterday, we met the Bodacious Business Planners, 9 wedding professionals from across North America who banded together to work on their business plans. Kate Miller, of Kate Miller Events, who heads up the group, gave us some great tips on how to start a business plan collaborative. We’ve found that by joining others to achieve...