The opening section of your business plan -- typically called the executive summary -- can be an immediate turn on or turn off to potential investors in your business. As the saying goes: You only get ...

A strong, well-thought-out business plan is crucial for a business's success. Without one, it's tough to maintain a vision of the future and what the next steps for your business should be. Think of ...

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Writing a business plan is like the architectural plan for a home or a brick-and-mortar building. You need to know what materials you ...

A business plan is an important document for entrepreneurs of all stripes – whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for a longer period of time. Your business plan tells lenders and ...

Long-term strategic business planning is necessary for company growth and success, explains Entrepreneur magazine. Business plans provide companies with the tools to track growth, establish a budget ...

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Right now, every company in the world is facing the same question: What’s going to happen when the pandemic is over? Grocery stores and consumer packaged goods manufacturers have experienced an ...

A good business plan is an entrepreneur’s best friend. It’s an indispensable document, and every section matters, from the executive summary to the market analysis to the appendix; however, no section ...

So you’ve come up with an idea for a business and made the courageous decision to strike out on your own. You’ll get to work on your terms, become your own boss, and hopefully turn a profit by doing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Creating a business plan is a critical first step for any ...