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 ...

Your business plan serves as the roadmap for your company. It helps you iron out details like your marketing plan, target market, financial projections, and more. Plus, if you’re seeking any sort of ...

So you’ve come up with an idea for a business and made the courageous decision to strike out on your own. You’ll get to work on your terms, become your own boss, and hopefully turn a profit by doing ...

Business Plan tips, how to write a business plan, get sample business plan templates, free business plan software, help and business plan advice for the small business entrepreneur. Business Plans at ...

Amy Nichol Smith is a former Product Review Editor at Forbes Advisor. She has more than 20 years experience as a journalist and editor, writing on a range of topics, including tech products and ...

Fast Company has partnered with Palo Alto Software to help you craft and shape your business plan. These tools are designed to help you with everything from testing your objectives to fine-tuning your ...

Small-business owners can get so busy running their companies that keeping their financial house in order gets lost. Guest blogger for the SBA, Marco Carbajo, a business credit expert, offers the best ...