Business plans are vital in helping you establish your goals and define the means by which they can be achieved. Our simple business plan template covers everything you need to consider when launching ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I first started working with business plans back in the late 1970s, the average plan was much longer and more complex than what I ...

Every business starts with a vision, which is distilled and communicated through a business plan. In addition to your high-level hopes and dreams, a strong business plan outlines short-term and ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “The absolute biggest business plan mistake you can make is to not plan at all.” So writes Noah Parsons in his helpful blog post 17 Key ...

Starting the year with a solid business plan is one of the most important things advisers can do for the success of their practices. If you’ve already completed yours, congratulations! You’re kicking ...

Writing a business plan is a serious and exciting endeavor. Whether you're launching a new business or making changes to a company you already own, a business plan is where your hopes and dreams ...

Many businesses do not even consider a contingency plan or realize the option exists and is a sound practice. Creating a plan is most often overlooked or forgotten when times are good and business is ...

Source: Andy Morataya, U.S. Air Force Photo, Public Domain Amid the COVID economic shutdown, many laid-off people are thinking of starting a small business. A business plan is important but you may do ...