Part III: So Who Needs a Business Plan?

So Who needs a business plan? These days, if you are seeking financing of any form, you probably require one. Do you need a business plan to ensure the success of your business? I would say no. Don’t get me wrong, business planning can be a very valuable exercise. For some personality types (you know… Continue reading Part III: So Who Needs a Business Plan?

#waystokillanidea – We Have No Time.

Ways to Kill an Idea – #2. We Have No Time. As I wrote previously, at a conference I hosted, we focused on 3 key ideas: 1. Fail fast, fail forward. 2. Do not be afraid to think big. 3. Do not say no. We are too often quick to say no, even when it… Continue reading #waystokillanidea – We Have No Time.

Part 2: Why Businesses Fail

Since 1980 onward, business plans have become standard staple in lending and investing. They provide, or so their supporters will argue, a standardized way to look at a business. Business plans require entrepreneurs to actually “plan” and they are the road map an entrepreneur uses from start-up through to a full -scale operation. So why… Continue reading Part 2: Why Businesses Fail

Do I need a Business Plan? (Psst … You May Not) Part 1

Do I need a business plan? I cannot tell you how often I get this question. Early in my career, I was an avid supporter of Business Plans. Not the business plan itself perse, but the planning process. Planning, in itself is crucial to the success of a business-or so I thought. However, over the… Continue reading Do I need a Business Plan? (Psst … You May Not) Part 1

Ways to Kill an Idea – It Can’t Be Done

Ways to Kill an Idea – #1. It Can’t Be Done I recently hosted a conference on immigrant entrepreneurship, which was meant to drive home three key ideas: 1. Fail fast, fail forward. 2. Do not be afraid to think big. 3. Do not let your immediate response to a new idea be “no”. Obviously, there… Continue reading Ways to Kill an Idea – It Can’t Be Done

Reimar Group – Real World Business Growth

Welcome to our website! We are experts in creating strategic, marketing, business and social enterprise plans. With over 10 years experience in a variety of industries and sectors, our team of experts can help you to achieve your strategic goals. We will work with you to develop flexible, relevant and effective business growth strategies. If you are… Continue reading Reimar Group – Real World Business Growth