Strategy & Planning Resources

In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and a tough economy, business startups are on the rise. Before you leap into business ownership, there are some things you should know.

Small businesses have a limited supply of time and resources. That’s why practicing lean development can help eliminate waste and ultimately deliver only what the customer needs. Here are eight ways to practice lean development.

Many Black businesses received an influx of customers and followers after the events of summer 2020. Ensure that you're working with and for people who support the same causes as you and your business.

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, more entrepreneurs than ever are utilizing a remote working structure to enable their business to continue operating. We’re going to look at some of the best ways to keep your team motivated and engaged when face-to-face is no longer an option.

Even before the Coronavirus pandemic remote working and digital nomandism were on the rise. With more people working remotely than ever before it's important to learn how mentoring changes under these conditions.

Hear how mentorship impacted three successful entrepreneurs along their journey to build and grow their companies.

Mentorship provides many benefits both to mentor and mentee. Patty Alpers, a mentoring expert, breaks down why you should incorporate mentorship into your small business.

If you have decided that 2021 will be your year to start a business, congratulations! Make sure you have each of these items before you open your doors — whether in person or virtually — for business.

What are the benefits business leaders personally receive by serving as a business mentor? To identify these benefits, we asked expert business mentors about their experiences in guiding entrepreneurs towards success. 

It’s important to build mutually beneficial relationships with your network to help one another fuel your successes. But sometimes asking these professional references or acquaintances for a favor isn't easy. Use these rules to make it easier.

You should review your business practices at least once a year to ensure you're utilizing your time and resources to their best advantage. Use these three best practices to grow your company.

On December 21, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a new coronavirus relief bill. Here’s what it means for the coronavirus relief programs: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).