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 ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Formatting your plan is easy in Microsoft Office or other business software. The key is that everything has its own section, is easy to ...

For the entrepreneur, knowing how to start writing a business plan can be as exhilarating as it is overwhelming. The business plan is a foundational document and the blueprint of your business and is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. With so much to think about and plan for, when starting a ...

Small business success depends not only on a great idea but also on a great strategy for making that idea profitable. What prompted you to launch your small business? If you’re like most entrepreneurs ...

Why updating your business plan is good business When to make changes to your business plan When to stay the course When’s the best time to update your business plan? How about always. Writing a ...

Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.