Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Writing a business plan is like the architectural plan for a home or a brick-and-mortar building. You need to know what materials you ...

Every business starts with a vision, which is distilled and communicated through a business plan. In addition to your high-level hopes and dreams, a strong business plan outlines short-term and ...

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 ...

You’re set on becoming a franchisee. You may think it’s time to call a franchisor, tell them you’re interested, and get funding from your local bank, right? Wrong. If you’re considering buying a ...

Starting the year with a solid business plan is one of the most important things advisers can do for the success of their practices. If you’ve already completed yours, congratulations! You’re kicking ...

Last week, we discussed writing a business plan to describe your invention or innovation so you can raise funds necessary to get your prototype up and running. Depending on your depth of experience — ...