Creating a business plan is one of the first steps toward success as an entrepreneur. A well-crafted business plan can help you secure funding, attract customers and establish your brand. While ...

A business plan is a document that will not only keep your company on track with its goals but will also be a vital component to helping potential lenders invest in your business. It's a detailed ...

Choose between a detailed traditional business plan or a lean startup version that prioritizes flexibility. A strong business ...

Becca Apfelstadt is co-founder and CEO of treetree, a marketing agency in Columbus, Ohio, that provides creative firepower for B2B giants. I’m a firm believer that you should bring your whole self to ...

I don’t know of anyone who works harder or longer hours than a small-business owner. From landing and servicing clients to making payroll, there’s seemingly always one more thing to do before leaving ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- Whether you run a Fortune 500 company or a small mom and pop shop, it’s important to have a business succession plan. Sarah McCurry, partner at Winslow, McCurry & MacCormac shares ...

Everyone loves to complain about terrible, snooze-inducing presentations. But if you’ve been in business for any time at all, you know it’s not just slide decks that are routinely awful. You’ve likely ...

Ensuring that a financial advisor practice can continue operating and servicing clients following an unexpected business disruption may be one of the least appreciated and most fundamental obligations ...

A marketing plan is an essential tool for business. Developing one will help you think about what makes your business unique and how to get the message out to desired audiences through a variety of ...