"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.

small business customer feedback product research

Let People Tell You What’s Wrong…
Before They Tell Everyone Else!

Excerpted from the book on mindful business management, Business Black Belt   “The one who needs to know the most, is often the last to find out.”   You must create a connection with your customer grapevine, otherwise you’ll never know trouble is brewing in enough time to deal with it inexpensively. Some study concluded…

Welcome to the Business Black Belt Podcast

Experts. Advice. Results. I’m Burke Franklin, and after 35 years in business helping new and established businesses raise capital and gain higher success, I hate it when good products, companies or people fail! Building a successful business and being a mindful and responsive entrepreneur is an emotional, mental, physical and spiritual bootcamp. Yet, few things…