Writing your business plan. Ughhhh. It's definitely not the most exciting part of starting a business. In fact, if you're like a lot of entrepreneurs, you're probably going to find yourself pulling a ...

Your business plan serves as the roadmap for your company. It helps you iron out details like your marketing plan, target market, financial projections, and more. Plus, if you’re seeking any sort of ...

Learn how to write a modern startup business plan in 2026 that clarifies strategy, tests assumptions, and earns investor ...

A business plan is essential for every entrepreneur, but if it’s your first time approaching one, it can feel daunting. Business owners will argue both sides of the coin when it comes to how long a ...

So you’ve come up with an idea for a business and made the courageous decision to strike out on your own. You’ll get to work on your terms, become your own boss, and hopefully turn a profit by doing ...

All entrepreneurs and business owners should have a business plan. The very process of developing your plan helps you understand they type of business you'd like to build, and the action plan which ...

Creating a one-page business plan isn't easy, especially when you try to squeeze all of your financials into one document. That said, it's not impossible. In my experience, most investors just want to ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I started Cutler PR six years ago, I didn’t have time to ponder and strategize over complex business plans. I needed to dedicate ...

As a business leader, you are faced with making the choice between working in the business and working on the business. Finding the time to take your ideas, your aspirations, and turning them into ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I wrote several business plans while obtaining my MBA from the University at Buffalo. But, for some reason, I totally skipped that part ...