If you’ve got a great business idea, the next step is building a solid foundation, and that starts with a business plan.

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Whether you want to create the next unicorn startup or lay the groundwork for a successful and sustainable business, the process starts with your business plan. While knowing what to include is ...

The first thing you must understand before writing your business plan is that your plan is a marketing document. It is not a 50-page dossier explaining everything there is to know about your business.

It's not one of "those" dirty words, but "business plan" has assumed a distinctive place in the vernacular of many small-business owners. They're told they need one, try to muster the enthusiasm to ...

Is the thought of writing a business plan holding you back from starting a business? If you’re eager to get your business idea off the ground—without the drudgery of creating a massive document ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Running a business can be unpredictable, which is why having a solid business plan as a foundation is vital to surviving and thriving in ...