Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry. An executive summary is a short but powerful document that ...

Okay, so you enjoy baking, and you've lost count of the number of times friends and family have suggested that you open your own bakery. But the idea of finding a building and then creating a business ...

Every business depends upon certain "givens," which range from retaining key personnel, to emergency planning, to credit arrangements. But what happens when a relatively young CEO is killed in an ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Using a deck for your business plan is a quick, to-the-point means of providing your best-selling points while still providing the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aytekin Tank is the founder and CEO of Jotform. Virgin Group founder Richard Branson once said, “If your pitch can’t fit on a beer ...

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.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “The absolute biggest business plan mistake you can make is to not plan at all.” So writes Noah Parsons in his helpful blog post 17 Key ...

Lorin Cohen describes what you need to include in your business plan to ensure that it is an effective tool for fundraising. You have full access to this article via ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with responsibilities such as ...

The company overview is the part of your business plan that gives the basics and background of your company. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

You should approach the launch of a pop-up shop like you would approach the launch of a startup — and it begins with a business plan. You've probably seen or even visited a pop-up shop before. These ...