Business Plan Guide: Page 2
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.
The 4 Types of Business Plans
Learn which of these four business plan formats best fits your needs.
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.
How to Find an Angel Investor
Angel investors used to be hard to find, but that's no longer true.
First Time Crowdfunding? Here's What You Need to Know.
A quick primer on the pros and cons of crowdfunding your new venture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Write a Winning Business Plan With These 8 Key Elements
Before you launch your company, create a document that will serve as its foundation.
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.
5 Things You Have to Understand Before You Start a Business
Five strategies for starting a business from the CEO and co-founder of web site creation and hosting service Weebly.
When Starting Up, These 6 Things Can Wait
Part of becoming profitable quickly is knowing what matters now and what can be pushed back several weeks or months
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.
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.