Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

If you need a business plan, there are certain things you need to know and do before you sit down to create it. In this article, you’ll learn five things to complete before writing your plan to ensure ...

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Writing a business plan not only helps you stay on track as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rhett Buttle covers the intersection of the private and public sector. If you are thinking about opening a business, planning is ...

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 ...

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 ...

When asked about an opponent’s plan for their impending fight, former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson once said: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched ...