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The Fast Forward MBA in Business Planning for Growth (Fast Forward MBA Series) [Paperback]

Philip Walcoff (Author)
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August 30, 1999 Fast Forward MBA Series (Book 11)
The Fast Forward MBA in Business Planning for Growth gives you a strategy for success!

Is your company at a standstill, or is it growing but without the focus and strategy it needs for sustained and continued growth? Do you have an idea for a business but no idea where to start? Business planning is vital to the growth and survival of any company, but only an action-oriented plan can give your business the steady growth it needs to survive and succeed in today's business world.

Whether your company is large or small, this hands-on, step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating a business plan that ensures growth and profitability. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, Philip Walcoff shares the tools and techniques he has developed managing his own business as well as working with over 70 companies of all sizes. Walcoff avoids the pitfalls of the standard business plan which focuses only on raising capital, or the strategic plan, which sits on the shelf gathering dust. He shows how your business can:
* Identify and resolve key issues that are roadblocks to your company's growth
* Develop the strategies and tactics that foster growth and profitability
* Design a process for managing the plan to success.

From the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA . . .
* A quick way to brush up on new ideas
* An easy-to-use format that fits in any briefcase
* Real-world information that you can put to use now!

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The Fast Forward MBA in Business Planning for Growth gives you a strategy for success!

Is your company at a standstill, or is it growing but without the focus and strategy it needs for sustained and continued growth? Do you have an idea for a business but no idea where to start? Business planning is vital to the growth and survival of any company, but only an action-oriented plan can give your business the steady growth it needs to survive and succeed in today's business world.

Whether your company is large or small, this hands-on, step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating a business plan that ensures growth and profitability. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, Philip Walcoff shares the tools and techniques he has developed managing his own business as well as working with over 70 companies of all sizes. Walcoff avoids the pitfalls of the standard business plan which focuses only on raising capital, or the strategic plan, which sits on the shelf gathering dust. He shows how your business can:
* Identify and resolve key issues that are roadblocks to your company's growth
* Develop the strategies and tactics that foster growth and profitability
* Design a process for managing the plan to success.

From the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA . . .
* A quick way to brush up on new ideas
* An easy-to-use format that fits in any briefcase
* Real-world information that you can put to use now!

About the Author

PHILIP WALCOFF is the cofounder of a high-technology information system company that grew from two employees in 1982 to more than 600 employees in 1990, with more than $60 million in sales. Currently he is President of PWI Business Solutions, where he brings his expertise to large and small companies, developing action-oriented plans for growth. He lives in Maryland.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 30, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471345482
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471345480
  • Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #316,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Effectively describes how to formulate a business plan, September 23, 1999
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This review is from: The Fast Forward MBA in Business Planning for Growth (Fast Forward MBA Series) (Paperback)
The short volume covers the subject well. The author writes clearly. He describes how to write a business plan in an orderly and logical way. His is a primer and not a treatise. He writes for the manager who will follow, not the investor who will observe.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars exceptionally insightful, will definitely help my business, September 19, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: The Fast Forward MBA in Business Planning for Growth (Fast Forward MBA Series) (Paperback)
The book is easy to follow and shows great examples along the way. It is apparent that Mr. Walcoff's method of business planning is unique and can be utilized by all companys no matter what line of work. I especially like the workbook part, so by the end you have a bussiness plan. I have already seen growth in my business and have only started to scratch the surface of implimenting my plan. I can really see how this plan is going to make my business grow. Thank you Philip Walcoff!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A PRACTICAL approach for business planning!!, October 4, 1999
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The author provides a useful step-by-step approach for not only writing a business plan, but also provides a method to ensure that the plan is followed and managed to success. This is a book that is easy to read - it's only 200 pages long, but is packed full of useful information.
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