All business owners—dry cleaners, nail salons, tax preppers, you name it—have one thing in common: Planning ahead for potential revenue shortfalls can mean the difference between keeping the lights on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Are you dreaming of retiring wealthy? It isn’t just about ...

Many small businesses lack a complete, well-thought-out financial plan — even though evidence shows one is essential for long-term success and growth. A business financial plan can help an ...

Entrepreneurs can replace complexity with a one-word business plan — a simple, powerful theme that aligns their vision, motivates their team and drives results all year long. Reflect on your past 12 ...

You spend your entire career saving for retirement. Unfortunately, once the time for retirement comes, many people who have diligently saved end up making a major mistake with the money they've put ...

Most people don’t think about their development plan until they hit a wall. A missed promotion, a new role, or a shift in priorities can expose just how unclear the next step really is. Creating an ...

The French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once wrote, "A goal without a plan is just a wish." He wasn't referring to investing goals when he penned this, but he could have been. Having financial ...