Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I first started working with business plans back in the late 1970s, the average plan was much longer and more complex than what I ...

With so much to think about and plan for, when starting a new business it may be tempting to overlook creating a comprehensive business plan. However, it's important to remember that a business plan ...

Writing a business plan not only helps you stay on track as you start a new business, but it can also help you secure funding. You can create one from scratch with a simple template, but business plan ...