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The Illusion of Readiness in the Digital Age
There are no cheat codes to success. Understanding this is the critical difference between writing a "seemingly" prepared business plan and being genuinely prepared to take on the challenges of your market.Read the Article »
Unlocking AI’s Full Potential
Have you ever felt like you're just skimming the surface of what AI can achieve for your business?Read the Article »
The New Rules of Engagement: How Direct Customer Insights Triumph Over Traditional Strategies
Conventional wisdom is often seen as the safest route to success, but there are those who dare to defy these norms, charting their own course to unprecedented achievements.Read the Article »
Why One-Size-Fits-All Education Doesn’t Work for Startups
It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as MBA programs: the quest for knowledge and the dream of running one's own business, often met with the harsh truth that traditional paths may not lead where we hope.Read the Article »
The Art of Audience-Centric Business Planning
It was just another day in 2016, the kind that begins without any hint that it's about to offer you a memorable conversation or the beginning of a lifelong friendship. That day, as I headed out for lunch, I bumped into Pat, a fellow entrepreneurial spirit whose journey had taken him deep into the startup…Read the Article »
Harnessing AI in Business Planning: Overcoming Hesitations for Safe, Effective Results
Not too long ago, in early 2023, the idea of having an AI assistant capable of drafting sections of a business plan, helping analyze data for market analysis, or even helping you brainstorm the branding for your startup might have sounded like science fiction.Read the Article »
Planning is Half the Battle
My elementary school days were spent obsessed with G.I. Joe; I had every action figure my allowance could buy and watched the cartoon every day at 7:00 a.m.! That's how I woke up for school in 1985. Every episode was about beating the bad guys, Cobra, and came with a life lesson during the credits.Read the Article »
Embracing AI as a Co-Creator in Business Planning
Let's start with a candid revelation: this blog post is a collaboration between myself and artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT-4 by OpenAI. But before you jump to conclusions, let me clarify—it's crafted "with" AI, not "by" AI.Read the Article »
The Evolution of Business Planning: From Masterplans to Businessplan.com
In the nascent stages of my last brand, Masterplans, back in 2002, I encountered a project that would forever change my understanding of business planning. It involved a complex scenario with a commercial construction company's strategic acquisition of a building materials company. This project wasn't just another assignment; it became an obsession.Read the Article »
8 Creative Ways Startups Can Use ChatGPT in 2024
Imagine this: you're sipping your morning coffee, staring at a screen filled with tabs of market reports, competitor analysis, and trend forecasts. You're on the verge of a breakthrough idea, but the sheer volume of information feels overwhelming. Then, you decide to consult ChatGPT.Read the Article »
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