Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Creating a successful business starts with a strong plan.

A thorough and well-constructed business plan can help you start, operate and grow a business, as well as help attract financing. Although you might have a unique product or service, you can use the ...

If you’re wondering how to write a business plan, you’ve likely been considering launching your own design firm for quite a while. When getting your new enterprise off the ground, crafting a business ...

A good business plan is an entrepreneur’s best friend. It’s an indispensable document, and every section matters, from the executive summary to the market analysis to the appendix; however, no section ...