A strong business plan provides a new business with a critical tool for success and the potential to make it to the 25% club. About the author Jim Gove is a business credit manager at Saco ...

Remember, your business plan will also be a roadmap for integration. Consider whom you have spoken with during the interview process and whom you believe you may be able to cross-sell to in your ...

When you’re coming up with your personal business plan, less is better. Since sticky notes are small, they force you to focus on what’s critical for your startup idea.

Starting a new business can be an exhilarating adventure, but it's crucial to lay a solid foundation for success. One key step in this journey is creating a comprehensive business plan.

An outline of your company's growth strategy is essential to a business plan, but it just isn't complete without the numbers to back it up. Here's some advice on how to include things like a sales ...

Proper business succession planning requires careful preparation, by creating a succession plan you'll help make sure the business you built thrives.

Once you’ve started a business, you want to stay in business. So it's important to have a solid plan in place that aligns with growth expectations. Here we asked YEC members to share their best ...

A business continuity plan outlines procedures and instructions an organization must follow in the face of disaster, whether fire, flood, or cyberattack. Here’s how to create a plan that gives ...

To help ensure operations can continue during and after a disruption, here are the key steps to creating a business continuity plan. 1. Develop your plan.