How to Write a Mission Statement in 5 Easy Steps
Your company’s mission statement is your opportunity to define your goals, ethics, culture, and norms for decision-making. Here are the steps to writing a great mission statement.
By Tim Berry |
How to Forecast Cash Flow
Your business may be profitable, but it can still fail if you run out of cash. Learn how to forecast cash flow to avoid unforeseen cash flow problems.
By Tim Berry |
How to Write a Business Plan for a Retail Clothing Boutique
Your dream of owning a retail clothing boutique can become a reality. You already have the style, all it takes now is a little planning. Let's get started.
By Sarah Hovet |
How to Conduct a Market Analysis in a Crisis
Understanding your potential market, competition, and customers is necessary for business planning, but how do you conduct a market analysis in a crisis?
By Tim Berry |
How to Write a Nonprofit Business Plan [Updated for 2020]
Writing a business plan for a nonprofit organization is a bit different than a traditional plan. Learn the differences and build a successful business plan.
By Angelique O'Rourke |
How to Write an Effective Executive Summary
An executive summary is a brief introduction to a business plan. A winning executive summary grabs your reader’s attention and describes your business, the problem that it solves, your target market, and financial highlights.
By Tim Berry |
How to Write a Business Plan on Just One Page [Updated for 2020]
Writing a business plan can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Instead, try starting with a simple business plan on a single sheet of paper. Here's how to do it, and a free template to help you get started.
By Noah Parsons |
A Standard Business Plan Outline [Updated for 2020]
To make the best impression on banks and investors, your plan should be presented using the standard business plan outline format. This guide gives you an outline to follow and explains what each section should entail.
