Do you have a plan?

Retail Notes:

The great thing about not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise and is not preceded by periods of worry and depression.

- Anonymous

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Are you effectively planning your business?

• Do you have a current business plan?
  
• Do you have a marketing plan?

Too many business owners think they don't need a written plan.

How about you? What if an effective marketing plan could help you increase your sales by 10% this year? Would that make it worthwhile?

I can't say that a plan will make achieving your business goals a sure thing, but it will give you a clear plan of action and increase your chances of success. Or, maybe more importantly, it will decrease your chance of failure.

Next time: I'll list some sources of marketing and business planning to help you grow your business.