Starting your own business is so stressful, with so many things to be done, that it’s easy to convince yourself that doing the bare minimum for a business plan is enough. There are a ton of business ...

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Writing a business plan not only helps you stay on track as ...

To grow your business, you need a marketing plan. The right marketing plan identifies everything from 1) who your target customers are to 2) how you will reach them, to 3) how you will retain your ...

When it comes to writing a business plan, how you present your information can make or break your hopes for finding funding. You may have covered every detail a potential investor could ask, but if ...

A business plan is all conceptual until you start filling in the numbers and terms. The sections about your marketing plan and strategy are interesting to read, but they don't mean a thing if you ...

There are seven major sections of a business plan, and each one is a complex document. Read this selection from our business plan tutorial to fully understand these components. Now that you understand ...

Wouldn't it be great if you could just talk about things instead of writing everything down? Whether you need to raise money for a new project or you need to show how well your business is doing ...

The resources are (almost) all free. Thinking of starting a business? Working for yourself is awesome, but it can also be a risky prospect: Your income depends upon your success, and many small ...

I’m struggling with something I thought you’d have an answer for. We’ve had a change of strategy and I’m wanting to put together a neat, preferably one-page business plan that can keep us focussed and ...