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 ...

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 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 ...

Providing an overview of your business can be tricky, especially when you’re still in the planning stages. If you already own an existing business, summarizing your current operation should be ...

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 ...

If you've got a side business or other entrepreneurial endeavor in mind but haven't made a business plan for it yet, don't worry. You can create a simple, concise business plan by answering just ten ...

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 ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, Certified Financial Education Instructor, ...