How to write a business plan

13 March, 2025 8 min read Share Copy Link Copied Whether you’re starting a business or planning to expand, having a business plan can help to get you on track and get some detail behind your ideas. However, research from Barclays shows that one in four businesses don’t have a business plan. There are a…

20 AI-powered tools that do more than just automate | The Startup Magazine

What sets today’s smartest businesses apart is how they use AI to succeed. The most frequently pursued AI tools aren’t just automating routine tasks; they’re helping teams think strategically, create with purpose, and make faster, better decisions. From uncovering hidden insights to streamlining operations, improving customer experience, and accelerating sales, these platforms are quietly reshaping…

Activation is not a secret

…but it’s often overlooked. A farmer might yearn for twice as much land. But it’s far more efficient to double the yield on the land he already has. Marketers often hustle to get the word out. To reach more people. And yet, activating the fans you already have–the ones who trust you, who get the…

How to Calculate, Use, And Improve It

Share of search (SoS) is the percentage of all brand-name searches in your market that mention your brand. To find it, count how many times people searched for your brand name, add up the searches for every competing brand, then divide your number by that total and multiply by 100. For example, let’s say your brand…