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 ...

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When starting a new business, a financial forecast is an important tool for recruiting investors as well as for budgeting for your first months of operating. A financial forecast is used to predict ...

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Aspiring entrepreneurs may need help to develop great business ideas, especially when it seems everyone has already taken all the good ones. Still, it’s possible to succeed by making old ideas or ...

A business plan outlines the what, why, when, and how of business operations. The “what” represents the products or services the business will offer to the market. The “why” denotes the purpose of the ...

You have a killer business idea, an ironclad business plan and the drive to make your startup a success. But you face the dilemma that every entrepreneur encounters: You need funding to get your ...

With over a decade of experience as a personal finance writer, Jackie Lam simplifies complex financial topics for consumers who want to improve their financial situations, develop a healthy ...