As it turns out, December is National Write A Business Plan Month, which I will confess to not knowing was a thing beforehand. While it may be one of the lesser known end of year holidays, it’s ...

It can be hard knowing when it’s the right time to start a business. After all, the world has a way of getting in the way, as we’ve seen recently while weathering the impact of unprecedented ...

1. Have an idea . The first step in starting a business is to have an idea. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel here, but it’s important to consider how you’ll put your own stamp on it.

In a survey of 800 entrepreneurs, Grow London Local found that 59% of small businesses in the capital have no business plan.

The business plan is the blueprint for your business, the who, what, where, when, how, and why. It provides a single place to keep all your ideas, the roadmap that will help you pursue these ideas, ...

No matter how much energy or expertise you may possess, they will not be enough to guarantee success if you don’t start out with a realistic and thorough business plan. Your plan should explain ...

But a business plan is a significant enough part of starting a business to take up an entire step. It's where you take your dreams and brainstorms and make them a reality. Find Grants and Loans ...

I believe all Americans need a financial plan. I’ve built a business on this passionate conviction, so clearly, I’m biased here. But it’s particularly true for small business owners ...

Here are five key strategies to help you navigate this exciting new chapter. 1. Re-evaluate your business plan. As your family grows, so too will your priorities.

"When you want to start something, you should study and have a good plan," she says. Al Kaabi learned this the hard way. When she was in her early 20s she opened her first business, a small gift shop.

Re-evaluate your business plan. ... Entrepreneurs are known for burning the candle at both ends, but when you’re starting a family, you can’t afford to burn out.