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.

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Most founders are not born with the knowledge to run a successful business, so the right place to start is some business training in school, or some practical work experience in a business of your ...