[from the archives]
Preparation

My journey to become an entrepreneur began at age 12. Business seemed exciting and glamorous, but I always imagined being my own boss.

Here are the points you should consider, while working for someone else, to improve your odds of success for running your own business.

Managing Growth

Businesses always look for ways to improve profitability. Fortunately there are many options available to do just that as long as you are willing to do some homework.

Strategic plans

The challenge is to find one compelling goal that inspires employees and other stakeholders to rally around for the next five, 10 or 20 years. How is it possible for senior management and boards to stretch their thinking and uncover bolder strategies?


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Upsize is a magazine and online resource center with a single mission: to help Minnesota's small-business owners build bigger and more profitable companies, and to connect CEOs with the people, products and ideas they need to grow.

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"Plan a standing four-hour meeting once a month to review progress on your strategic plan, create clear accountability, and most importantly deliver the results you spent all weekend defining at your annual retreat.

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