business planning

“But What’s the Plan?” — Why Business Planning Matters (Even If You’re Figuring It Out as You Go)

“But What’s the Plan?” — Why Business Planning Matters (Even If You’re Figuring It Out as You Go)

Running a small business or creative venture often starts with passion. You have an idea, a skill, or a vision—and you dive in. But as you move from “I think this could work” to “I’m building something real,” there’s one question that becomes more and more important: WHAT’S THE PLAN?

AccelerateHER: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs for Five Years

AccelerateHER: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs for Five Years

According to Tracy Kitts, former COO of the National Business Incubation Association - After five years, businesses that were nurtured in a business incubator have a survival rate of 87%. Over the past five years, we have supported 28 local women-owned businesses along their entrepreneurial journey and we’re looking forward to adding more women founders to our growing list of AccelerateHER alumni. As we prepare for the next cohort, here are some reasons you should consider applying if you’re a woman entrepreneur. 

Business Planning: Ask Questions & Take Notes

Business Planning: Ask Questions & Take Notes

We’re continuing our elaboration on 5 Tips For Starting a Business in Denton (linked) with the next blog in the series, Ask Questions & Take Notes. This step will also help you with writing your business plan, whether that’s a lean startup version or a traditional business plan.