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 ...

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 ...

A business plan is a concept that many startups think is either unnecessary or just a nice-to-have. It's often seen as an annoying extra bit of admin that's simply keeping you away from the fun of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether you’re looking to start a business for the first time or scaling one you’ve been building for a while, it’s beneficial to have a clear idea of your next moves. What projects will you ...