At the foundation of every strong business is a solid business plan. A business plan outlines important information regarding a company's operations and goals and serves as a blueprint for achieving ...

A business plan is not only important for starting your business, it’s also an indispensable tool for helping you manage and grow your business. Your business plan is your roadmap in operating your ...

Last week I provided compelling reasons for writing a business plan, whether for raising capital or for guiding your business. Do not invest the time and thought into writing a business plan and have ...

Whew. This business plan series took on a life of its own. I started this series April 5 and now it is almost August. For those of you who stayed with me, I hope that it was beneficial. If you want ...

Writing a business plan is an important, if arduous, task. Most investors and financial institutions will ask to see your business plan before providing startup capital. But, for many entrepreneurs, ...

Aside from the biggest mistake of all — not having a plan at all — there are some common missteps that can trip up entrepreneurs as they begin their journeys. Grammatical errors: Frequent grammar ...

One of the most basic parts of building a business is building a business plan. But doing it well, like doing so many other things well, does not happen without effort. Luckily, this is not new ...

It pays to plan. Entrepreneurs who write business plans are more likely to succeed, according to our research, described in an earlier piece for Harvard Business Review. But while this might tempt ...

There are two main types of business plans: the more common traditional business plan and the less common lean startup business plan. A traditional business plan is best for gaining funding and ...