7 Ways to Make Your Business Plan Work for You | 33

Is your business plan a forgotten document gathering virtual dust? Discover 7 proven strategies to keep it alive, relevant, and actively guiding your growth all year long.

Learn how to schedule monthly check-ins, maintain a running “Changes Log,” and update key metrics weekly to stay ahead of trends. You’ll also get tips for making your plan accessible, conducting competitor research, and using it to inform daily decisions.

Stop treating your plan like a New Year’s resolution and start leveraging it as your ultimate roadmap to success.

Here’s a breakdown of the episode

[00:00] The Importance of a Living Business Plan

[01:14] Schedule Monthly Check-ins

[02:22] Keep a Changes Log

[04:04] Update Your Metrics Weekly

[05:12] Make It Accessible

[06:16] Regular Competitor Check-ins

[07:16] Annual Strategic Review

[08:24] Use It in Daily Decisions

[09:30] Implement the Strategies

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