Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Creating a successful business starts with a strong plan.

For the entrepreneur, knowing how to start writing a business plan can be as exhilarating as it is overwhelming. The business plan is a foundational document and the blueprint of your business and is ...

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This guide was reviewed by a Business News Daily editor to ensure it provides comprehensive and accurate information to aid your buying decision. Anyone starting a new business must create a business ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. These days, you just don’t hear that much about business plans. The feeling from some corners of this industry — entrepreneurs and ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When it comes to writing a business plan, one style does not fit all. Different industries require different plans. A retailer isn’t much ...

A business plan includes details about your company’s goals and methods for achieving them Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor ...