Posts Written by Elon Glucklich

Elon Glucklich

Elon is a marketing specialist at Palo Alto Software, working with consultants, accountants, business instructors and others who use LivePlan at scale. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Oregon.

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Posted October 10, 2024 By Elon Glucklich

Budget Vs Forecast: Differences Explained + What to Prioritize

Budgets and Forecasts are vital components that inform your business planning and strategy. Learn about the key differences and how to use each effectively.

Posted July 3, 2024 By Elon Glucklich

How to Buy an Existing Business – Lessons From an Entrepreneur Who Just Did It

Buying a business can provide the benefits of entrepreneurship without the pain of starting from scratch. Learn how one entrepreneur followed 8 steps to make it work.

Posted June 5, 2024 By Elon Glucklich

Using AI to Get a Bank Loan? Read This First

It’s tempting to hand the work over to AI tools when writing a business plan for a bank loan. But relying on AI too much carries these risks.

Posted October 3, 2023 By Elon Glucklich

LivePlan’s AI Experts

As a leader in business planning insights and innovation, the LivePlan team has been closely following AI developments and their implications for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Posted September 6, 2023 By Elon Glucklich

Why Embracing Financial Forecasts Will Make You a Better Advisor

To give the best advice possible, advisors must help small business owners look into the future through their financials. That’s where financial forecasting comes into play.

Posted July 12, 2023 By Elon Glucklich

We asked over 130 small business advisors about AI. Here’s what they said.

It’s been hard to miss the buzz around Artificial Intelligence. The rise of large language models like ChatGPT is impacting fields like education, healthcare, media, and perhaps most of all—it’s shaking up the world of business. A recent Forbes Advisor survey found that over 50% of business owners are currently using or plan to use […]

Posted June 5, 2023 By Elon Glucklich

Startups Vs Small Businesses: What’s the Difference?

While a startup is technically a small business, not all small businesses are startups. There are often key differences around company goals, strategies for growth, funding and organizational structures.

Posted June 2, 2023 By Elon Glucklich

8 Tips to Improve Financial Forecasts for Your Clients

Accurate financial forecasts are vital to providing effective advising services. It provides the roadmap for you to guide your clients and help them make strategic decisions. Having a viable financial forecast to reference when advising reinforces the need to look forward and reflect on performance, rather than getting caught up in day-to-day business operations. Financial […]

Posted May 26, 2023 By Elon Glucklich

How to Validate Your Startup Idea in 4 Steps

The firm CB Insights recently surveyed over 100 founders about why their startups failed. Their research found 12 common reasons. Running out of cash was the top reason, with 38% of founders citing it as a reason for their failure. But right behind it, at 35%, was that their startup didn’t fill a market need. […]

Posted April 6, 2023 By Elon Glucklich

The 14 Elements of a Dynamic Entrepreneurship Curriculum

In the world of higher education, it’s easy for professors to lean on academic frameworks of business and startup planning, and lose track of the hands-on experience that’s most beneficial to an entrepreneur.

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