A business plan is a document entrepreneurs produce to lay out a full description of the financial standing, operational plans and earning potential of an enterprise. The purpose of such a business ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Businesses that use a formal business plan are 30% more ...