Learn how to write a modern startup business plan in 2026 that clarifies strategy, tests assumptions, and earns investor confidence.

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 ...

If you are building a startup long enough, someone will ask for your business plan. Sometimes it is an investor. Sometimes it ...

Entrepreneurs tend to follow the “don’t think, just do” model of starting a business. This attitude can serve founders well in the early days, but it often causes them to overlook some essential ...

Many people dream of starting their own business. Running an enterprise in your home, garage or on the go means you can take ...

ERGO NEXT reports a comprehensive startup checklist covering viability research, cost estimation, insurance, business ...

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Elysse Bell is a finance and business writer for Investopedia. She writes about small business, personal finance, technology, and more. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There are many articles about what to include in your business plan. But what about before you even start writing it? Are there things ...

You should approach the launch of a pop-up shop like you would approach the launch of a startup — and it begins with a business plan. You've probably seen or even visited a pop-up shop before. These ...