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.

When business owners inquire about a business loan, it’s important for lenders to gauge how much knowledge and experience they have of their industry. Comprehensive awareness of a business’s ...

If you’re wondering how to write a business plan, you’ve likely been considering launching your own design firm for quite a while. When getting your new enterprise off the ground, crafting a business ...

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 ...

Why updating your business plan is good business When to make changes to your business plan When to stay the course When’s the best time to update your business plan? How about always. Writing a ...