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Mehta, S., Jen, N., Vinh, K., Hibbs, K., Bullen, G., Memon, N.,… Miller, L. (2019, November). Making an impact. Fast Company, (236), 80–89.

• Business planning, economic forecasting, and diversity are all part of a good business plan. In this article, members of the Fast Company Impact Council, which consists of founders, executives, activists, and scholars, convene to discuss how to meet some of the most urgent economic and social challenges.
  

Malanight, T. W., Buche, I., & Dhanaraj, C. (2019). Put purpose at the core of your strategy. Harvard Business Review, 97(5), 70–79.

• What purpose lies at the core of your business strategy? This article examines how “purpose” serves as a key driver in successful companies and provides insight into two critical roles that helped define the playing field.
  

Azulay, H., & Biech, E. (2020). It’s a great time to go solo: The gig economy has created ideal conditions for you to become a consultant. TD: Talent Development, 74(2), 64–66.

• According to Azulay & Beich (2020), now is a great time to go solo and become a consultant. Identifying your niche and what will set your business apart is a key component in determining the success of your business. This article discusses how to get started, including key parts of a business plan.
  

Chwolka, A., & Raith, M. G. (2012). The value of business planning before start-up — A decision-theoretical perspective. Journal of Business Venturing, 27(3), 385–399. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2011.01.002

• Assessing the value of planning before starting up your business is also an important aspect to consider. This article analyzes business planning from the perspective of an entrepreneur and measures its value to a point in which one must decide whether or not to continue with the plan.
  
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