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Know When to Ask for Help
As entrepreneurs, we’ve all done it. Maybe it’s that extra stubborn bone we have in our bodies. Maybe it’s pride. Or maybe it’s just the desire to not spend a d...
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How to Conduct Effective Reviews of Your Business Plan Drafts
In any successful project, thoughtful evaluation is crucial—and that\\s where plan critique and professional feedback play a key role. Whether you e designing a...
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Starting New Business Without Spousal Support
We speak with entrepreneurs all day long. We work directly with our clients that are on their way to starting their dream business. And we speak with potential...
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Business Planning Fundamentals
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What are you looking for with your business plan?
It’s a question we ask prospective clients nearly every time we get on the phone with them. What do you want? What are you trying to accomplish? Who is the audi...
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Tips and Tricks for Non-profit Organizations
Opening a non-profit organization poses a unique set of challenges that differ significantly from for-profit businesses. Below are a few tips and tricks related...
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3 Tips and Tricks for Salons
When opening a salon, it is imperative to understand not only your customer, but also what will get them to return. Equally as important is knowing how to appro...
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Top Banks Offering Small Business Loans in 2024
Finding the best banks for small business loans can be the key to unlocking growth and long-term success for your company. Choosing the right financial partner...
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Client Success: Lakeway Pharmacy - Austin, TX
Acho Ezirim approached Optimus Business Plans in August of 2016 in need of a business plan for a large bank loan to open a new compound pharmacy location just o...
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Client Success: Palomo Farms – Elizabethtown, NC
Cesar Alvarado reached out to Optimus Business Plans with a need for a business plan that could be used for multiple purposes. Like many of our clients, the com...
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Why Your Executive Summary Should be 1 Page
It’s been a golden rule for decades that the Executive Summary of your business plan should never be more than two pages. Recently, 1 page has become much more...
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