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 ...

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 ...

Anybody beginning or extending a venture that will consume significant resources of money, energy or time and that's expected to return a profit should take the time to draft some kind of business ...

This is part 9 / 9 of Write Your Business Plan: Section 4: Marketing Your Business Plan series. Getting to know your customers is one of the most important things an entrepreneur needs to do, and ...

This is part 11 / 11 of Write Your Business Plan: Section 2: Putting Your Business Plan to Work series. Funding for your startup can come from a wide variety of sources: friends and family, venture ...

Just like you shouldn’t head down a trail without a map, you shouldn’t launch a new startup without a solid business plan. This document can help guide strategy and keep your company moving in the ...

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 ...

Small Business Week, which takes place the third week in October, gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to share stories, exchange ideas, meet experts, and participate in events held across the country.

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 ...