If you are building a startup long enough, someone will ask for your business plan. Sometimes it is an investor. Sometimes it ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When it comes to writing a business plan, one style does not fit all. Different industries require different plans. A retailer isn’t much ...

Learn how to write an executive summary. This guide shows you why to write it last, tailor it to your audience, include product details and a funding ask.

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 ...