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.

Dana Miranda is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance, creator of the Healthy Rich newsletter and author of You Don't Need a Budget: Stop Worrying about Debt, Spend without Shame, and Manage Money ...

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 ...

We list the best business plan software, to make it simple and easy to better organize your business finances. The whole point of a business plan is that it allows you to evaluate your strengths and ...

This glossary of terms and resource guide will help you create a business plan that sets you up for success. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Whether you’re starting a ...

A business plan is similar to a NASA launch pad. The plan is a platform from which a three-stage progression is propelled: Stage one, of course, is the business plan itself; stage two, the fleet plan; ...