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 ...

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 ...

Whether you want to create the next unicorn startup or lay the groundwork for a successful and sustainable business, the process starts with your business plan. While knowing what to include is ...

A business plan for a medical business is not a requirement, it is a good idea, according the AllBusiness medical practice adviser Peter Lucash. A business plan for a medical business focuses on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rhett Buttle covers the intersection of the private and public sector. If you are thinking about opening a business, planning is ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Delivering a good pitch for your business is as much about conveying emotion as conveying information. The saying “They don’t care what ...

Is the thought of writing a business plan holding you back from starting a business? If you’re eager to get your business idea off the ground—without the drudgery of creating a massive document ...