Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Creating a successful business starts with a strong plan.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Starting a business is an exciting journey, full of ...

A business plan includes details about your company’s goals and methods for achieving them Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor ...

Using your business plan to monitor performance Business plans help you spot trouble, understand pressure points, and monitor cash flow. A business plan doesn’t have to end up on the shelf once you ...

So you’ve come up with an idea for a business and made the courageous decision to strike out on your own. You’ll get to work on your terms, become your own boss, and hopefully turn a profit by doing ...

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 ...

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