Case Against Business Planning
One of the hallmarks of good business planning is being open to disconfirming information. Now…
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Book Review: Succeeding at Social Enterprise
Earlier this year, the Social Enterprise Alliance published Succeeding at Social Enterprise: Hard-Won Lessons for…
Organization Development
Make a Business Plan and Reduce Chances of Incurring Debt
Guest post from Ryan of Debt Consolidation Care Community It is imperative to make a…
Business Planning
Ask Them and They Will Come
This blog was written by guest writer Andy Horsnell. While working for a nonprofit capacity…
Organization Development
Business Planning Doesn’t End with Your Plan: Part Two
Business Planning: Part Two: It Doesn’t End at Your Plan Rolfe Larson is on vacation.…
Business Planning
Business Planning Doesn’t End With Your Plan: Part One
Rolfe Larson is on vacation. This blog was written by guest writer Jan Cohen. When…
Business Planning
Buy An Existing Business?
Can a nonprofit purchase a for-profit company and operate it as a social enterprise? This…
Organization Development
Sample Business Plans
People are always asking us for examples of business plans, which is a bit ironic,…
Business Planning
Mailbag: Comments From Our Readers
One of the nice things about writing a blog is getting comments. And now that…
Organization Development
Ten “Best” Business Planning Web Sites
Sometimes the best things in life are free. So if your preference is to find…
Business Planning
Ten “Best” Social Enterprise Web Sites
Google “social enterprise” and you’ll get 2.1 million citations. I kid you not. So, if…
Organization Development
“Best” Business Planning Books
Finding a good business plan book can be overwhelming. Type “business planning guide” into Amazon…
Business Planning
Can Greed Be Part of the Social Enterprise Creed?
Financial rewards can be a powerful motivator. The potential for personal profit can provide intense…
Organization Development
Be Nimble, Be Quick; Be Disruptive, Too
In a world with dynamic markets and fickle customers, it’s best to build into your…
Business Planning
Is Social Franchising Right for Us?
We occasionally come across organizations considering franchising as a strategy for developing a social enterprise.…
Organization Development
Business Plan Software Recommendations
Writing a business plan takes time. Using software can help organize your work and save…