Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Starting a business is an exciting journey, full of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Creating a business plan is a critical first step for any ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. So you’ve looked over different types of business plans. Which one is best for you? Odds are that you’ll need more than one variety. If ...

From raising money to attracting employees, here are five ways to make sure your plan gets you what you need. How to use your business plan to raise money How to use your business plan to attract ...