Business planning is an essential component of successful business management. Entrepreneurs must strategically plan for unforeseen events as well as new competitors that enter the marketplace. It is ...

One of the major obstacles to organizational planning is the idea that it is complex, complicated and confusing. It doesn’t need to be any of those things. In fact, as with most endeavors, the simpler ...

So much about strategy and planning can seem overly complex and daunting. It needn’t be. In fact, by focusing on these five key objectives, the planning process can be simple, straightforward, and ...

Most would agree that a successful venture starts with a well-thought-out plan. Just as someone doesn't start a road trip without a map or begin cooking a meal without a recipe, running a successful ...

You’ve decided to write a business plan, and you’re ready to get started. Congratulations—you’ve just greatly increased the chances that your business venture will succeed. But before you draft your ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In their book Write Your Business Plan, the staff of Entrepreneur Media offer an in-depth understanding of what’s essential to any ...