A business plan is a document entrepreneurs produce to lay out a full description of the financial standing, operational plans and earning potential of an enterprise. The purpose of such a 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 ...

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 ...

Whether you want to create the next unicorn startup or lay the groundwork for a successful and sustainable business, the process starts with your business plan. While knowing what to include is ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Formatting your plan is easy in Microsoft Office or other business software. The key is that everything has its own section, is easy to ...

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’ve sent a letter of introduction and the recipients have indicated that they’d like to see your business plan, the next step is to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rhett Buttle covers the intersection of the private and public sector. If you are planning to open your own small business, the ...