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By Darrell Zahorsky, About.com Guide to Small Business Info since 2002

A New Year A New Business Plan

Thursday January 1, 2009
At the start of a new year, many companies will revisit their business plans and goals. A business plan is only useful if it's updated and not a dust collector. Your business plan will help you look at what worked in the past year, what is outdated, and areas for improvement. Every small business owner makes assumptions about their industry and business in general. Take a look from outside your business with a fresh perspective. What would you do differently if you were to start your business over again? Revisit your business goals and make use of the SMART process of business goal setting.
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January 11, 2009 at 10:30 am
(1) Ken Kaufman says:

A business plan is only effective if it is used to run the business, track perfromance, and hold the people in the ortganization accountable.

February 11, 2009 at 4:23 pm
(2) Trish Thomas says:

There is a site that assists small businesses with organizing their advertising needs. It even gives you a form that helps you organize your goals and get help with your project. It’s http://www.myadbuyer.com

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