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 ...

Creating a business plan is one of the first steps toward success as an entrepreneur. A well-crafted business plan can help you secure funding, attract customers and establish your brand. While ...

I don’t know of anyone who works harder or longer hours than a small-business owner. From landing and servicing clients to making payroll, there’s seemingly always one more thing to do before leaving ...

Becca Apfelstadt is co-founder and CEO of treetree, a marketing agency in Columbus, Ohio, that provides creative firepower for B2B giants. I’m a firm believer that you should bring your whole self to ...

A grant of $50,000 began with a garden club at Kate Collins Middle School to sell produce two days a week. Then, the garden club grew into an educational farm for students with $300,000 in funding for ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- Whether you run a Fortune 500 company or a small mom and pop shop, it’s important to have a business succession plan. Sarah McCurry, partner at Winslow, McCurry & MacCormac shares ...

When you work for someone else, leaving a company can be as simple as giving your notice or announcing your retirement. But when you own a business, leaving is a little more complex. You need a plan, ...

When preparing for 2025 and all the unknowns the future inevitably holds, a thorough strategic plan is critical to driving meaningful outcomes for any business. Effective strategic plans reflect on ...

This chaotic couple of years has taught business owners many lessons, says Amy Friedrich, president of U.S. Insurance Solutions for Principal®. One is the need for long-term financial planning that ...

With more than 20% of all retail transactions happening online, launching an online store has never been more profitable. And thanks to the best ecommerce platforms, such as Shopify, and the rise of ...