Three Tools to Help You Start and Grow Your Business

Whether you are just starting your business or looking for opportunities for growth, there are a number of tools that can make the process easier. Here are three of my favorite tools that I use again and again in my own business to get clarity and focus.

1. SMART Goal Setting Worksheet - This worksheet will help you measure your business goals against the SMART criteria in order to determine if your goals are achievable and worthy of your time.
2. Step-by-Step Marketing Plan Tutorial - Answer 10 questions and create a marketing plan that you can use as a blueprint for marketing activities in your small business.
3. How to Write a Simple Business Plan - This exercise provides a quick and painless start to the business planning process by asking you a series of questions about your business, your goals and your future plans.

For more business development tips and tools, visit the Startup section of this site.

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