Writing a business plan gives you a much better chance for success. But it does open you up to some risks. The classic business plan writer is an entrepreneur seeking funds to help start a new venture ...

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 ...