Tenia M. Harris

"The cost of being wrong is less than the cost of doing nothing." - Seth Godin

A good business plan can be used as a road map for securing funding and grants, as well as to analyze the potential success of your new firm before investing all of your hard-earned money into it.

How do you write your business plan? What type of business plan format works for you?

Consistency is the key. Maintain consistency in your branding across all platforms if you want to stay top of mind with customers. This will help you form long-term positive habits that will help you make money.

Does your business have a branding strategy? How consistent are you in your branding?

Always be searching for methods to improve your business to set yourself apart from the competition. Keep an open mind when it comes to fresh ideas and approaches to your business. If you tend to do something a specific way, try doing it another way to find a more effective manner.

What methods are you using to improve your business? Could you share with us your practices?