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

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Creating a successful business starts with a strong plan.

Selling a defined contribution plan to a small-business owner can be a cumbersome process. In a typical scenario, a broker of stocks, insurance or other financial services persuades the company to ...

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 ...

Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.