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Posted July 10, 2023 By Kody Wirth

Beat Writer’s Block With LivePlan’s Help Me Write Feature

Struggling to write your business plan? Learn how LivePlan’s AI-powered Help Me Write feature can help you beat writers block and create a full business plan.

Posted July 6, 2023 By Noah Parsons

Financial Projections for Startups

Financial projections are not just wild guesses about how much money you’ll make. Instead, they are based on reliable data, market research, and sensible assumptions. They show potential investors that you’ve done your homework, that you understand the marketplace, and that you’re serious about making your business a success.

Posted June 26, 2023 By Kody Wirth

Why We’re Adding AI Features to LivePlan

Learn why we’re investing in AI-powered features for LivePlan and how it serves our mission of helping small businesses succeed and grow.

Posted June 26, 2023 By Makenna Crocker

The 11 Most Important Growth Metrics for Startups

Growth metrics are essential tools for startups. They provide a solid foundation for measuring the growth and progress of your business.

Posted June 6, 2023 By Noah Parsons

4 Advanced Ways to Use ChatGPT for Better Financial Forecasting

Unlock advanced financial forecasting in ChatGPT with prompts to help with trend analysis, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and industry benchmarking.

Posted June 5, 2023 By Kody Wirth

6 Tried and True Startup Growth Strategies

Having a growth strategy, or growth plan, is like having a roadmap for your startup. It guides your decisions, helps you navigate challenges, and keeps you focused on your goals.

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 May 25, 2023 By Makenna Crocker

8 Alternative Funding Options for Small Businesses

Learn about the more unconventional funding methods available to small business owners. This guide is updated regularly to account for any emerging and nontraditional funding options.

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