Starting a business can be a daunting undertaking. As with so many large projects, one of the most difficult challenges is just getting started, and one of the best ways to start is by putting ...

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Your business plan is your roadmap to success, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. This three-to-five year planning document lays out all the parts of your business needs so your ...

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 ...

Regardless of whether you’re looking to start, grow or sell a business in 2018, don’t use a business plan template. Your plan should reflect your unique focus. The best business plans, according to ...

Start your business plan with an introduction that gives a fair description of the current market and discusses current and possible future trends. Use statistics to support a niche your channel will ...

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 ...