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Business Plans

A Better Business Plan Can Lead to New Customers

These four steps can help get you on your way to enhancing and expanding your client base.

Business Plans

An Introduction to Business Plans

Why is a business plan so vital to the health of your business? Read the first section of our tutorial on How to Build a Business Plan to find out.

Business Plans

Do You Really Need a Business Plan?

The experts aren't so sure--but entrepreneurs like the founders of Roaring lion energy drink say it's a must. here's how to know if writing a business plan is for you.

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Updating Your Business Plan

Our coach explains why constantly updating your business plan is the key to growing successfully.

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A Simple Business Plan

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.

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Business Plan Essentials

Learn about the elements that every successful business plan must contain.

Business Plans

Why You Must Have a Business Plan

It's more than a tool for getting funding. Think of it as the road map to your business's future.

Marketing

The Ingredients of a Marketing Plan

Ready to get it all down on paper, but not sure where to put it? We'll help you with the format and elements of your marketing plan.

Business Plans

Elements of a Business Plan

There are seven major sections of a business plan, and each one is a complex document. Read this selection from our business plan tutorial to fully understand these components.

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Plan Your Business Plan

Before you put pen to paper, find out how to assess your business's goals and objectives.