Components of a Company’s Business Plan
April 2nd, 2012 // 1:07 pm @ Carla
Here are the components that should be in every business owner’s business plan. The action plans are customized for real estate owners/managers. If you’re in another business, decide how to divide your action plans. This flow chart is excerpted from Carla’s business planning program, which is created to guide you step by step through the planning process–along with all the documents, advice, and support you’ll need to complete that plan. Click here to see the programs.
Click here to get your copy of Carla’s flow chart: Components of a Company’s Business Plan. What components are you missing?
Want to know more about Carla’s business planning programs? Click here.
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Podcast: A Business Planning Quarterly Update
March 29th, 2012 // 4:55 pm @ Carla
On April 2, at 3 PM EDT, I’ll be a guest of The Catalyst Radio Show, “The Economic Freedom Network”. My topic will be How to Create a Business Plan that Really Works for You, targeted for small business owners. We’ll discuss
- The 3 portions of a business plan that is missing—and a direct correlation to lack of profits
- Why the ‘thought ‘part’ of a plan is critical to inspire your team players
- What you must know about your business history to create a plan that works for you
- Why most plans fail–and how to build in ‘fail-safe’ strategies
- What you need to look for in your business for this first quarter
- And, much more!
I invite you to listen to my interview by computer at http://www.catalystbusinessradio.com/. You can also download this podcast.
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Come See 2012: Beyond the Basics of Business Planning–a Webinar
February 22nd, 2012 // 4:18 pm @ Carla

It’s not too late to grab that business plan! This webinar was done ‘live’ 2.21.12 for Verl Workman’s clients, and I’m sharing it with you. Learn the 3 trends you must put in your business plan, and the 3 best strategies for 2012.
Grab the PDF of the webinar–the notes are right here.
Also, take a look at my new business planning programs for agents and managers. It’s never been easier to create a real strategic plan.
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Leverage the Biggest Trends for Profits in 2012–a Recorded Webinar for Leadership
January 6th, 2012 // 2:56 pm @ Carla

Have you heard the saying, “lead or get out of the way”? Leadership is one of the biggest trends and needs for the real estate industry in 2012. But, how do you put that trend to work for profits? Carla Cross will show you exactly the steps to take, along with giving you other immediate strategies for 3 other big 2012 trends. It’s no good to just know the trends.
Want a PDF of the slides? Click here.
In this fast-paced webinar, you’ll learn
The 4 big trends affecting real estate companies and management in 2012 and beyond
How to harness those trends for profits
Specific low-cost strategies to put to work right now
How to step from management to leadership to recruit and retain power players
The traits and skills managers need today to compete for the best agents
Carla Cross,CRB,MA, your presenter, is a former master-level CRB instructor, a National Realtor Educator of the Year, and author of 6 best-selling real estate books. Recently named one of 50 outstanding women in real estate, Carla has presented to all major companies and franchises, and has written training and coaching programs for most of the international real estate franchises and companies. A three-decade successful agent and manager, Carla brings ‘what works in real life’ to leadership. No fluff—just proven, down-to-earth solutions for today’s biggest challenges.
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