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.
You know when something goes wrong or things just aren’t working out… I’ve found that, rather than fight a problem, make excuses, or blame others… I wonder, “What is the lesson to learn?” What is MY lesson to learn here? So, rather than continue struggling (doing the same thing… over and over…), how might I…
Sometimes the Best Place to Implement a Good Idea Is With the Company You Work For Now. Give Management a Proposal They Can’t Refuse. (If They Do, Perhaps It’s Time to Go Out On Your Own?!?) A Level Playing Field Where the Best Ideas Flourish A common thread amongst many companies is the need…
At risk of splitting a hair too many times… There are a variety of decisions we all need to make, yet there is one category, if simplified even further, may ease our burden with all the decisions we face. They’re simple, but can be very hard to make: Yes / No On / Off Go…
Are Your Contributions Known By Your Clients? There is a story of an employee complaining to Henry Ford about the “guy down the hall with his feet up on the desk…”. The employee asked Henry Ford, “Why do you pay him so much? He doesn’t do anything!” To which Henry Ford responded, “That guy saved…
California has enacted a new supplemental paid sick leave law requiring employers with more than 25 employees to provide them with up to 80 hours of paid leave for specific COVID-19-related reasons. The requirement takes effect on Feb. 19, 2022, but it is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2022. California previously had a similar law in…