A strong, well-thought-out business plan is crucial for a business's success. Without one, it's tough to maintain a vision of the future and what the next steps for your business should be. Think of ...

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The primary value of your business plan is to create a written resource that evaluates most aspects of your new business including a description of your target customers and markets, profitability, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Writing a strong business plan is easier than you might think because most business plans follow the same basic format. If you are reviewing a plan you've already written or taking a look at one for a ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You need to have a business plan to act as your company’s North Star—and, let’s not forget, get funding from banks and/or investors. Here ...

A good business plan is like the trailer for a movie; it should be eye-catching enough to make an investor want to see more. After wading through too many long-winded business plans, Dutch investment ...

A business plan is a strategic document that outlines a company’s goals and details the strategies it will use to achieve them. It serves as a blueprint for the company, guiding a business through its ...