Business plans
BY Tim Berry
Your business plan must be ready to accommodate rapid changes so that your company can follow suit. Here are five ways to make your business plan as lean and effective as possible. College Entrepreneurs to Compete for Big Money Prizes at Rice University
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
One of the largest -- and richest -- business plan competitions in the country kicks off today. Why Employees Need a Say in Your Business Planning
BY Dave Lavinsky
When employees help set your company's goals, they'll be more committed to seeing them through. Here are some strategies to better engage employees in business planning. When Is the Best Time to Write Your Business Plan?
BY Tim Berry
You don't need to drop everything to put together a business plan. Instead, it should be a constant work-in-progress. Here's how. 10 Questions to Ask Before Quitting Your Job to Start a Business
BY Alina Dizik
How do you know when the time is right to make the leap? How to Build an Advisory Board
BY Katherine Duncan
Why you should consider building an advisory team alongside your business plan -- and how to get started. 3 Apps to Help You Write a Business Plan
BY Kim Lachance Shandrow
Helpful apps that guide you from brilliant business idea to an actionable plan. Crash Course in Business Plan Competitions
BY Michelle Goodman
Business-plan competitions can yield more than seed money for your bright idea -- they can also connect you with mentors, collaborators and investors. Reworking Your Business Plan? Consider These Tips
BY Tim Berry
If you're looking to run your business better, you'll need the discipline to stick to a plan. Here's how to make better choices from the start. Reverse-Engineering Your Business Plan: Success Starts With the End
BY Dave Lavinsky
Focusing on your ultimate goals can help you devise a plan to reach them. Writing a Business Plan? Don't Forget About Marketing
BY Marsha Friedman
Executing a solid marketing strategy is essential to any venture's success. Otherwise, your genius may be greeted by crickets. How Your Business Plan Might Be Holding You Back
BY Marcia Layton Turner
Use the time you save writing a detailed business plan to move past the planning phase and help your company take flight. 10 Top Reasons Why First-Time Entrepreneurs Fail
BY Martin Zwilling
You never want to make the same mistake twice, but isn't success sweeter when you don't make any? Here are some reasons why businesses fail and tips for how to avoid it. Thinking of Majoring in Entrepreneurship? Read This First
BY Adam Toren
For many heading to campus who also dream of starting a business one day, majoring in entrepreneurship can help. But it's far from the only major decision you'll need to make along the way. 7 Paybacks an Alma Mater Can Offer Young Entrepreneurs
BY Martin Zwilling
Think university resources are only for students? Here are some ideas for how to best utilize your old school -- even when you're no longer on campus. Why Your Business Plan Is Probably Incomplete
BY Kevin Hiser
In creating a business plan, many entrepreneurs forget to bring along their roadmaps for how they'll accomplish goals. Here are a few can't-miss sights. Should You Create Your Business Plan on Pinterest?
BY Tim Berry
The social sharing pinboard isn't just for recipes and animal photos, it can help you build a vision for your business. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Business-Plan Competitions
BY Matt Villano
For startups seeking critical seed money, business-plan competitions can be both a blessing and a curse. 3 Reasons to Skip the Business Plan
BY Sam Hogg
Starting a business is like a prizefight, you can project a path but the road is still full of surprise punches. Where 'Shark Tank' Goes to Poach Young Entrepreneurs
BY Kara Ohngren
Starting up when you're 13 may not be easy, but for some it could mean landing big bucks -- as ABC's hit show 'Shark Tank' looks for fodder on school campuses. Why Your Business Needs an Operations Plan
BY Polly Schneider Traylor
If you're sailing your boat without a rudder, you're going to lose control when the water gets rough. A growing business needs a sound operations plan to survive. Lean Startups Need Business Plans, Too
BY Tim Berry
Lean business planning doesn't mean no business planning. The formal written business plan has long been obsolete. A real business plan should grow organically, with regular review and revision. 7 Ways to Weigh Your Start-Up Risks -- and Reduce Them
BY Adam Toren
Starting up is obviously a risk, which can make jumping right in scary. Here's how to minimize those risks to boost your entrepreneurial rewards.Connect with Entrepreneur
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