Credit is tough to come by these days. Though interest rates are down, banks and other sources of capital are tightening the screws. According to the Federal Reserve, banks today are much more ...

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Writing a business plan not only helps you stay on track as ...

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. Every business plan should include the ...

A strong, well-thought-out business plan is crucial for a business's success. Without one, it's tough to maintain a vision of the future and what the next steps for your business should be. Think of ...

According to Small Business Trends, a third of small businesses get started with less than $5,000, and 58% got started with less than $25,000. 26% of business owners started because they were willing ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In their book Write Your Business Plan, the staff of Entrepreneur Media offer an in-depth understanding of what’s essential to any ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the book, Write Your Business Plan, the staff of Entrepreneur Media offer an in-depth understanding of what’s essential to any ...

Having a true "blue" (introvert and analytical) personality type, I often feel envy towards charismatic (often extravert) entrepreneurs and more specifically the ease with which they can setup new ...

Every business startup, from one person home operations on up, requires some form of business plan. For small to medium businesses, it's possible to write your own business plan for free. For larger ...

A marketing plan is an essential planning element for a new small business. The marketing plan describes the products and services of the business, identifies the customers and creates a strategy by ...