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Creating a business plan is the first and most crucial step to building a successful company. “A business plan is important because it communicates to everyone involved in the organization what the ...

(MoneyWatch) Some years ago, when I was trying to launch my call-in tech radio show (don't look for it -- it's not there anymore), I tried a variety of software applications to help me craft a killer ...

Thinking of starting a business? Working for yourself is awesome, but it can also be a risky prospect: Your income depends upon your success, and many small businesses fail. One of the key things that ...

We are a team of writers, experimenters and researchers providing you with the best advice with zero bias or partiality. A business plan is the first thing you’ll need when starting a business, but it ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “The absolute biggest business plan mistake you can make is to not plan at all.” So writes Noah Parsons in his helpful blog post 17 Key ...

Starting your own business is so stressful, with so many things to be done, that it’s easy to convince yourself that doing the bare minimum for a business plan is enough. There are a ton of business ...

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It’s a biz plan, not a doctoral thesis! Find out why an elaborate plan can weigh you down — and how to keep it simple. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I first ...