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 ...

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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, ...

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 ...

Why Is a Business Plan Important? Starting a business without a plan is akin to embarking on an arduous journey without a map or compass. Here are the key ways a business plan will help your company ...

Tony Bishop, CEO of start-up IT consultancy Adaptivity and virtualization go-to guy, explains how to shift from a tactical to a strategic virtualization strategy. As an IT executive at Wachovia, Tony ...

Define their purpose and business philosophy. Set out their goals and objectives. Communicate their strategy for achieving those goals. Although companies most commonly create business plans to obtain ...

This article is published by AllBusiness.com, a partner of TIME. Starting a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavor that requires careful planning and clear direction. Whether you are opening ...

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 ...

There are plenty of perks to self-employment — you can create your own schedule, maintain creative control over your work and more efficiently pursue your passion. However, one downfall is not having ...