Burke Franklin is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who is best known for creating BizPlanBuilder business plan software and founding Business Power Tools, the company behind a massive collection of management tools for entrepreneurs, business owners and their advisors. He has over 40 years of experience in business and has helped thousands of entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses.
Burke is also the author of several books, including "Business Black Belt" which provides practical advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners on how to build successful businesses. He is also a popular speaker and has given talks on entrepreneurship, business planning, and marketing at conferences and events around the world.
Burke Franklin is a strong advocate for entrepreneurship and believes that anyone can start and grow a successful business with the right tools and mindset. He is committed to helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals and has dedicated his career to providing the resources and support they need to succeed.
Are They a Better Bet for Entrepreneurs and Investors? There are many ways to raise capital. A convertible note is very popular, but has serious problems, angel and venture capital investors get a piece of your business, BUT revenue royalties bypass both of the above with a better deal. Over many years of negotiating transactions,…
Why plan? Do we even need to explain this? Here’s a blog post by my long-time friend Jim Castiglia I thought worth sharing with you… The key is to regularly assess the changes that have occurred and incorporate them into your business planning.
Here’s a common sense approach for presenting your business concept to investors or lenders. It’s a different take on the typical jargon-laden or academic explanation.
Before you start your annual Strategic Planning ritual, instead of repeating the usual process, I urge you to think about the entire approach a bit differently…
Excerpted from the book on mindful business management, Business Black Belt “Hire smart or manage tough.” ~ Lou Adler, executive recruiter If you’re betting the farm on key employees, you need all the clues you can get. Here are a few questions to add to your interview repertoire. Tell me what you’ve…