A good business plan is an entrepreneur’s best friend. It’s an indispensable document, and every section matters, from the executive summary to the market analysis to the appendix; however, no section ...

Every business depends upon certain "givens," which range from retaining key personnel, to emergency planning, to credit arrangements. But what happens when a relatively young CEO is killed in an ...

Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

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 ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

Many businesses do not even consider a contingency plan or realize the option exists and is a sound practice. Creating a plan is most often overlooked or forgotten when times are good and business is ...