As I describe in my book, The Art of Startup Fundraising, a business plan is still a must for some scenarios and some reasons. Yet, some may also think that pitch decks and clever presentations may ...

This is the 1st installment of a 3-part series on how to build a compelling and “fundable” business plan. Seeking funding from lenders and investors for your start-up can be an arduous task. Most will ...

When starting a new business, a financial forecast is an important tool for recruiting investors as well as for budgeting for your first months of operating. A financial forecast is used to predict ...

Flow charts are effective ways to present many types of business processes, such as your payroll flow, your marketing stages or your overall business model. You can use one of the built-in process ...

Your financial business plan is an essential component of your entire business plan. It is calculated after you have finished conducting market research; described your products, services and ...