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Strategic and Business Planning

Online Resources

  • 10 Rules for Effective Strategic Planning

    Strategic planning is the critical process where you step back, assess the situation and change strategy. It can be complex and challenging because the experience and ability to develop and manage it is hard to find.

  • Business Week: Small Business Legal Guide

    Legal information on starting, financing and managing a small business.

  • Edward Lowe Resource Center

    Articles with solutions gleaned from CEOs and business owners. Includes perspectives on managing growth in key areas such as communication, finance, marketing and sales, HR management, legal issues/taxes and technology.

  • Entrepreneur.com

    Information for starting and growing a business. Includes free business forms and agreements.