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 ...

Would-be entrepreneurs often only have a few minutes to make their pitch to potential investors. Jerry Engel of University of California's Lester Center for Entrepreneurship offers some tips on how to ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. So you’ve looked over different types of business plans. Which one is best for you? Odds are that you’ll need more than one variety. If ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Whatever business you are in, technology most likely plays a key role. Retailers place their orders faster and more accurately using ...

You’ve got that great idea, you’ve got the team you’ve always wanted, and you’re ready to find investors or banks that are on board with your next big thing. The only issue? You have to create a ...

You’ve written a first draft of your business plan, and you’re getting ready to shop it around to investors. But I don’t even need to read it. I already know it’s terrible. You may consider this ...

Jennifer Simonson is a business journalist with a decade of experience covering entrepreneurship and small business. Drawing on her background as a founder of multiple startups, she writes for Forbes ...