Every business startup, from one person home operations on up, requires some form of business plan. For small to medium businesses, it's possible to write your own business plan for free. For larger ...

Is the thought of writing a business plan holding you back from starting a business? If you’re eager to get your business idea off the ground—without the drudgery of creating a massive document ...

A client of mine is starting a new retail business, and she’s finding that setting up the operations is pretty expensive. The building needs extensive renovations, and the basic equipment isn’t cheap.

Every business starts with a plan, whether it is one mapped out in your head, jotted down on a paper napkin or formalized into a business plan. A business plan essentially describes your company, what ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Few things are as fickle as fashion. Something is hot, and suddenly it's not. Keep up if you can. If you have the ambition to start a clothing line, make sure to have a plan – not just a big idea that ...

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Never underestimate the importance of your business plan. It is the backbone of your company, a foundational pillar from which your ...