Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Running a business can be unpredictable, which is why having a solid business plan as a foundation is vital to surviving and thriving in ...

Starting a business is exciting, but it's not easy. It can also be risky. Of the 50 million startups created every year across the world, approximately 30% of new businesses fail within the first ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “The absolute biggest business plan mistake you can make is to not plan at all.” So writes Noah Parsons in his helpful blog post 17 Key ...

Over time, I have assimilated a list of high-priority considerations that I recommend to everyone starting down this path, to mitigate the pain and cost of false starts and failed efforts along the ...

In many ways, the internet has leveled the playing field for small business owners everywhere. Online businesses are ...

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Tips for opening your own small business in 2011. Jan. 3, 2011 — -- If we learned one thing from the job market last year it's that nobody's coming to take care of our careers. We can't wait for ...

Unlimited income potential, flexibility, personal satisfaction, creative freedom, and unlimited income potential are several of the many advantages of owning your own business. If you aspire to become ...

When should you write a business plan? After you have conducted and written a feasibility analysis. The plan must be in writing. A non-written plan is not a plan. It may be a dream or an idea, perhaps ...