Tag: failing to plan
Avoid These Common Business Planning Pitfalls
Posted on April 22, 2021
Failing to plan is planning to fail. We have all heard this adage, but it rings especially true for business owners. Starting a business or taking over an existing business is a thrilling move for a would-be entrepreneur. However, when eagerness leads to haste, it is surprisingly easy to make mistakes that have significant legal and financial implications. Proper business planning is key in setting your business up for continued success. For those who already own a business or who are in corporate leadership roles, it is also important to […]
How Failing to Plan Cost the Postal Service More Than $3.5 Million
Posted on February 16, 2021
Postage stamps are quickly becoming little more than a curious relic of the past for many people in today’s digital world. In fact, there are probably thousands—or maybe even millions—of American adults who have not bought a stamp in several months, if not much longer. Despite this trend, the United States Postal Service (USPS) reported that it handled approximately 129.2 billion pieces of mail in fiscal year 2020, many of which bore traditional first-class postage stamps. As large as the USPS is, it is not immune to the problems that […]