Building a Business
How to Excite Readers With Your Business Plan’s Product Section. (Yes, Seriously.)
Product descriptions can be as dry as toast--or as exciting as a roller coaster ride. Here's how to craft one that keeps people reading.
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Risky Business: 6 Potential Pitfalls of Writing a Business Plan
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Put Building Strategic Relationships at the Heart of Your Business Plan for 2015
By Eddy Ricci
Business Plan
The 4 Types of Business Plans
Learn which of these four business plan formats best fits your needs.
Building a Business
Do You Need to Write a Formal Business Plan?
There is one big factor that determines whether you should put the time and effort into crafting a plan.
Building a Business
5 Reasons to Write a Business Plan
There are any number of reasons why you need to create a business plan, including starting a business, seeking funding and more.
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The 5 Things You Need to Land Venture Capital
Find out what VCs look for before investing in a new company.
Building a Business
Everything You Need to Know About Attracting Venture Capitalists
A primer on the types of financing venture capitalists provide and what they look for in a company.
Building a Business
The Navy SEAL’s 10-Step Approach for Creating the Ultimate Business Plan
Similar to mission planning in special operations, there are myriad unknown factors that entrepreneurs must consider before they unleash a new product or service.
By Jeff Boss
Business Plan
How to Find an Angel Investor
Angel investors used to be hard to find, but that's no longer true.
Building a Business
First Time Crowdfunding? Here’s What You Need to Know.
A quick primer on the pros and cons of crowdfunding your new venture.
Building a Business
How to Write a Business Plan Banks Can’t Resist
Here's what your business plan needs if you want startup capital from a bank.
Business Plan
Family Business: The Pros and Cons of Getting Funding From Loved Ones
If you're thinking about getting friends and family to loan you money to fund your business, read this first.
Building a Business
How to Create a Business Plan Investors Will Love
Here are some strategies you can use to create a strong business plan that will translate into funding.
Business Plan
How to Find the Purpose of Your Business Plan
Deciding how you intend to use your business plan is an important part of preparing to write it.
Thought Leaders
Create a Personal Business Plan That You’ll Really Use
Develop a customized tool that will serve to focus you on your most important objectives. Write it in user-friendly prose so you'll check it weekly.
By Marty Fukuda
Business Plan
Write a Winning Business Plan With These 8 Key Elements
Before you launch your company, create a document that will serve as its foundation.
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8 Writing Strategies for People Who Say They Can’t Write
Hate writing? You're not alone. Here are top tips from writing professionals on how to break through the paralysis and start to put words on the page.
Building a Business
Don’t Go Too Lean. On America’s Main Street, Business Plans Still Work.
Don't kid yourself. For most new firms launching outside Silicon Valley, developing a startup strategy is essential.
Thought Leaders
10 Business Plan Benefits You Might Be Forgetting
If you think creating a business plan is not for you, think again. Here are ten ways your business plan can help you be a better entrepreneur.
By Tim Berry
Business Plan
How to Build a Lean and Efficient Business Plan
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.
By Tim Berry
Building a Business
3 Apps to Help You Write a Business Plan
Helpful apps that guide you from brilliant business idea to an actionable plan.
Building a Business
Writing a Business Plan? Don’t Forget About Marketing
Executing a solid marketing strategy is essential to any venture's success. Otherwise, your genius may be greeted by crickets.
Business Plan
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.
By Tim Berry
Building a Business
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.
Building a Business
Updating Your Business Plan
Our coach explains why constantly updating your business plan is the key to growing successfully.
By Tim Berry
Building a Business
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.
By Tim Berry
Building a Business
Business Plan Essentials
Learn about the elements that every successful business plan must contain.
By Tim Berry
Building a Business
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.