"It’s crucial that your innovations succeed in our world. This means that your business must be profitable and sustainable without you losing control, your mind, or your shirt!" says Burke Franklin the entrepreneur, author, and speaker 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. Long hours and diligent work got you this far, scaling to the next level requires an edge. We developed these tools to accelerate your business while staying true to your vision. Our real-world systems streamline operations and drive profitability so you can focus on strategic growth. Please, leverage our tools and expertise to stay ahead of the imitators and become an industry icon. 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, mindset, 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.

2025 – The Case Now for a Good Business Plan

It’s 2025… Is this happening in your business? “5 blind men and an elephant” In the parable about “5 blind men and an elephant,” each man touches the elephant in a different place and concludes something entirely different from the others. A tree, a wall, a vine, a big leaf, a… wtf? They are aware…

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11 Practices for 2025 from the Business Black Belt

You may want to laugh when you read what I’m going to suggest, but these things are exactly what you need to do, and they will help you build your business. 1) Take a deeper interest in your customers. A much deeper interest. Their success is required for your success. The more you can help…

How to write a persuasive business plan and how my success evolved into the BizPlanBuilder software system.

A lot goes into writing a good business plan. Before you even get started, here are a few important considerations that will make your business planning and presentation more successful.