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 ...

Starting a business can be a daunting undertaking. As with so many large projects, one of the most difficult challenges is just getting started, and one of the best ways to start is by putting ...

Long-term strategic business planning is necessary for company growth and success, explains Entrepreneur magazine. Business plans provide companies with the tools to track growth, establish a budget ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Plans are wrong, but nonetheless vital. There’s a paradox for you. It’s a simple statement, one that I hope is somewhat surprising coming ...

There is an old adage that no battle plan survives contact with the enemy. Or, as Mike Tyson is famously known to have said, “Everybody has a game plan until they get punched in the face.” I don’t ...

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Why Is a Business Plan Important? Starting a business without a plan is akin to embarking on an arduous journey without a map or compass. Here are the key ways a business plan will help your company ...

Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

Each week our SCORE Chapter Executive Committee reviews the requests for mentoring help. I have done a little informal research this past month and observe that nearly half mention or request help on ...