Business Operations

Operational planning articles covering production processes, service delivery and branding within your business plan. Topics include product descriptions, operational workflows and practical considerations for recession-era businesses.

All About Branding in Your Business Plan

How to build trust and influence buying decisions through smart branding choices in your business plan.

Business Plan: Operational Details

Outline how you'll actually run your business, from production methods to whether you really need physical office space.

Business Plan: What Do You Produce?

Get clear on what your business actually produces and make sure it aligns with your real values.

Effectively Completing the Operations Plan

Show investors you understand your operations by laying out costs, production processes, and how you'll handle real-world challenges.

Including Business Processes in Your Plan

Set up business processes in your plan to show investors you've thought through how your company will actually grow.

Including Product and Service Information

Explain what your product or service does and why it matters in your business plan.

Operations Strategy and Processes

How to align your business operations and processes with your long-term strategy to serve customers better.

Why Starting a Business in a Recession Can Work

Starting a business during tough economic times can actually work if you've got the right idea and can ride out the downturn.