A business plan is almost essential for entrepreneurs who are seeking to raise money to help fund their companies. In fact, business plans are so closely tied to fundraising that many entrepreneurs ...

Starting a business without a plan is like driving in an unfamiliar city with no GPS—you might eventually reach your destination, but you’ll likely take many wrong turns along the way. A well-crafted ...

Lauren Erickson rewrote her business plan eight times before she chose a storefront for her operation, La Bichette. Her plan has changed a million times in a million different ways, but it has become ...

Entrepreneurs can replace complexity with a one-word business plan — a simple, powerful theme that aligns their vision, motivates their team and drives results all year long. Reflect on your past 12 ...

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All business owners—dry cleaners, nail salons, tax preppers, you name it—have one thing in common: Planning ahead for potential revenue shortfalls can mean the difference between keeping the lights on ...

Entrepreneurs live in a world of high-stakes decisions and constant motion. Every day, you are bombarded with problems to solve, opportunities to seize and teams to lead. Through the chaos, it's easy ...