Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There are many articles about what to include in your business plan. But what about before you even start writing it? Are there things ...

What Are the First Steps for Writing a Business Plan? Here’s how to get started. A business plan is a comprehensive document that outlines a company’s core objectives, strategies for achieving them, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry. An executive summary is a short but powerful document that ...

Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

Have you ever thought about starting a business but don’t know where to start? Each December, National Write a Business Plan Month is an annual reminder for anyone thinking about creating a business ...

How many times have you heard about a business failure, and one of the key reasons for that collapse was the lack of planning and/or a poor business plan? It occurs all too often, and it doesn’t ...

Lorin Cohen describes what you need to include in your business plan to ensure that it is an effective tool for fundraising. You have full access to this article via ...

Okay, so you enjoy baking, and you've lost count of the number of times friends and family have suggested that you open your own bakery. But the idea of finding a building and then creating a business ...

Thinking of starting a business? Working for yourself is awesome, but it can also be a risky prospect: Your income depends upon your success, and many small businesses fail. One of the key things that ...

Regardless of whether you’re looking to start, grow or sell a business in 2018, don’t use a business plan template. Your plan should reflect your unique focus. The best business plans, according to ...

A business plan is a concept that many startups think is either unnecessary or just a nice-to-have. It's often seen as an annoying extra bit of admin that's simply keeping you away from the fun of ...

In an article aimed at providing assistance to those starting out in business continuity, CMAC overviews the basics of business continuity and offers a useful framework for writing your first business ...