The opening section of your business plan -- typically called the executive summary -- can be an immediate turn on or turn off to potential investors in your business. As the saying goes: You only get ...

Okay, so you enjoy baking, and you've lost count of the number of times friends and family have suggested that you open your own bakery. But the idea of finding a building and then creating a business ...

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A business plan outlines the what, why, when, and how of business operations. The “what” represents the products or services the business will offer to the market. The “why” denotes the purpose of the ...