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.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rhett Buttle covers the intersection of the private and public sector. If you are thinking about opening a business, planning is ...

If you need a business plan, there are certain things you need to know and do before you sit down to create it. In this article, you’ll learn five things to complete before writing your plan to ensure ...

Your business plan is your roadmap to success, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. This three-to-five year planning document lays out all the parts of your business needs so your ...

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. When I first started working with business plans back in the late 1970s, the average plan was much longer and more complex than what I ...

A business plan for a medical business is not a requirement, it is a good idea, according the AllBusiness medical practice adviser Peter Lucash. A business plan for a medical business focuses on ...

This guide was reviewed by a Business News Daily editor to ensure it provides comprehensive and accurate information to aid your buying decision. Anyone starting a new business must create a business ...

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 ...