Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I first started working with business plans back in the late 1970s, the average plan was much longer and more complex than what I ...

Starting the year with a solid business plan is one of the most important things advisers can do for the success of their practices. If you’ve already completed yours, congratulations! You’re kicking ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “The absolute biggest business plan mistake you can make is to not plan at all.” So writes Noah Parsons in his helpful blog post 17 Key ...

Your business plan serves as the roadmap for your company. It helps you iron out details like your marketing plan, target market, financial projections, and more. Plus, if you’re seeking any sort of ...

So you’ve come up with an idea for a business and made the courageous decision to strike out on your own. You’ll get to work on your terms, become your own boss, and hopefully turn a profit by doing ...

Every business starts with a vision, which is distilled and communicated through a business plan. In addition to your high-level hopes and dreams, a strong business plan outlines short-term and ...

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 ...

Source: Andy Morataya, U.S. Air Force Photo, Public Domain Amid the COVID economic shutdown, many laid-off people are thinking of starting a small business. A business plan is important but you may do ...