If you are building a startup long enough, someone will ask for your business plan. Sometimes it is an investor. Sometimes it ...

The contest, which will have more than $500,000 in prizes, is seeking entrants with business plans in industries ranging from nanotechnology, advanced technology, energy and sustainability to ...

Think a business plan is just paperwork? Think again. It’s essential for making a success of a venture. 70% of businesses that survive beyond 5 years follow a strategic plan. Aspiring entrepreneurs ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Starting a business is an exciting journey, full of ...