Entrepreneurs tend to follow the “don’t think, just do” model of starting a business. This attitude can serve founders well in the early days, but it often causes them to overlook some essential ...

Creating a business plan is one of the first steps toward success as an entrepreneur. A well-crafted business plan can help you secure funding, attract customers and establish your brand. While ...

If you are building a startup long enough, someone will ask for your business plan. Sometimes it is an investor. Sometimes it is a bank. Sometimes it is just you, staring at a blank Google Doc at 11 p ...

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 ...

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 ...

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