The Business-to-Consumer (B2C) model encompasses the transactions and interactions between a business and the end-users of its products or services. The essence of a B2C company lies in its focus on ...

A business plan outlines the what, why, when, and how of business operations. The “what” represents the products or services the business will offer to the market. The “why” denotes the purpose of the ...

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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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry. An executive summary is a short but powerful document that ...

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Running a small business requires capital to cover everything from purchasing equipment and inventory to financing new projects, paying staff and funding growth. There are many types of small business ...