Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Businesses that use a formal business plan are 30% more ...

With so much to think about and plan for, when starting a new business it may be tempting to overlook creating a comprehensive business plan. However, it's important to remember that a business plan ...

So you’ve come up with an idea for a business and made the courageous decision to strike out on your own. You’ll get to work on your terms, become your own boss, and hopefully turn a profit by doing ...