Gabby Mag

It sounds simple and logical, but (amazingly!) many small businesses and solopreneurs fall into biz without one. They may produce something as a hobby, write a how to book, give a workshop at the local community center, help out a neighbor with handyman chores—and then realize they have founded what looks like a viable business.

A prerequisite for success is to have a plan.  Whether this is you--if it's time to set your short and long term business goals, here is an excellent place to start at Inc.com. Setting business goals makes achieving them more likely and your day-to-day tasks will be more effective.