Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Micah is a Boston-based founder-strategist covering entrepreneurship Any business with goals needs a destination—the ultimate ...

The intent of the vision statement is to extend the limits of the sales team and imbue them within a sense of what they can accomplish, both together and as individuals. When the leader of a small ...

Successful hardware stores plan their objectives with a brief vision statement that spells out the owner's long-term plans for the company, including growth, values and contributions to the community.

Have you ever worked for someone who wasn’t clear on who they were, what they stood for or where they were leading you? This can be very confusing and demotivating. Developing a personal vision ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When the Walt Disney Co. was created in 1923, it had a simple vision. The company wanted to be the “world’s leading producers and ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Setting a company vision should be easy. All too often, however, entrepreneurs and managers complicate the process of establishing one ...

In a previous blog, I provided an overview of strategic planning processes, including six core elements essential to any successful strategic plan. The six core elements are as follows: Vision Mission ...