Nonprofit managers never know when the best ideas will come to fruition. These ideas can stem from a quick conversation with a donor or a long-term analysis of trends within the nonprofit industry.
Any small business owner that expects to be successful needs to embrace teamwork and should bring in a number of different personalities into the strategic planning process.
One of the first things entrepreneurs need to learn is "cash is king." Without consistent cash flow, most businesses simply cannot operate.
Many nonprofit managers dread the budget-creating process because of the time commitment involved in putting together a sound plan.
The dog days of summer are often a time when CEOs of large corporations will see their staff take off early on Fridays and lose motivation early in the week.
The strategic planning process doesn't happen overnight, and small business owners are bound to get frustrated from time to time. Sometimes small business owners need to step away from the planning table and focus on other things.