If you are building a startup long enough, someone will ask for your business plan. Sometimes it is an investor. Sometimes it ...

The purpose of this document is to provide a format for creating a preliminary business plan for a new enterprise. The business plan is structured in five parts.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry. An executive summary is a short but powerful document that ...

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 ...

A business plan is an important document for entrepreneurs of all stripes – whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for a longer period of time. Your business plan tells lenders and ...