The lean startup plan is a lot more concise and is designed for you to just jot down a few sentences on the problem, solution, revenue streams you plan to implement, how you'll market the business, ...

A business plan and a business proposal are very different documents, with different purposes and goals. A business plan is a factual broad description of a company on the executive and operational ...

"Without a plan, even the most brilliant business can get lost. You need to have goals, create milestones and have a strategy in place to set yourself up for success" (Yogi Berra, American ...

Writing a business plan is a serious and exciting endeavor. Whether you're launching a new business or making changes to a company you already own, a business plan is where your hopes and dreams ...

You’re set on becoming a franchisee. You may think it’s time to call a franchisor, tell them you’re interested, and get funding from your local bank, right? Wrong. If you’re considering buying a ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There are many articles about what to include in your business plan. But what about before you even start writing it? Are there things ...

As I look at the world of small business management and entrepreneurship, I'm worried that confusion about business planning is getting in the way. Too many people think a business plan needs to be a ...

According to The Kauffman Foundation, in 2014, an average of more than 500,000 adults in the United States became entrepreneurs in each month during the year. Chances are, some of these entrepreneurs ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Businesses that use a formal business plan are 30% more ...

Having a true "blue" (introvert and analytical) personality type, I often feel envy towards charismatic (often extravert) entrepreneurs and more specifically the ease with which they can setup new ...

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Often, younger companies in growth mode require outside capital to achieve revenue targets in the desired timeframe. Once that decision has been made, the first step is the creation of a business plan ...