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This quick guide offers tips that will help you create the executive summary for your business plan.

This quick guide offers tips that will help you create the marketing section for your business plan.

This quick guide offers tips that will help you create the product section for your business plan.

Aiming for the right customers? Use this seven-step process to develop a profitable niche.

Seasoned business pros reveal exactly why your business plan is critical for success and which parts matter most.

It's not just investors or bankers who'll want to see your plan.

Here's the lowdown on how to talk to your target market and find out if there's enough opportunity available to start a business.

Product descriptions can be as dry as toast--or as exciting as a roller coaster ride. Here's how to craft one that keeps people reading.

When deciding to launch a business, it's important not only to talk to potential customers, but to gather all of the industry data you can. Here's how to do it.

Before you jump in and start your business, make sure there's a market for it and conduct market research. Read on to learn how.

There is a downside to putting your business plan on paper. Learn the risks and learn how to protect your interests.

A business plan is only as good as the goals and objectives it outlines. Here's how to determine what those are.

Here's what your business plan should contain, how long it should be and what it should look like.

Learn which of these four business plan formats best fits your needs.

There are any number of reasons why you need to create a business plan, including starting a business, seeking funding and more.

Find out what VCs look for before investing in a new company.

A primer on the types of financing venture capitalists provide and what they look for in a company.

Angel investors used to be hard to find, but that's no longer true.

A quick primer on the pros and cons of crowdfunding your new venture.

Here's what your business plan needs if you want startup capital from a bank.

If you're thinking about getting friends and family to loan you money to fund your business, read this first.

Here are some strategies you can use to create a strong business plan that will translate into funding.

Deciding how you intend to use your business plan is an important part of preparing to write it.

As a freight broker, your most important working relationship will be with the freight carriers you hire to move goods for your clients. Find out how to select the best carriers.

Here's how to handle those bumps in the road so they don't derail your business.

Using your website and social media to boost your business is critical for your success, even if the bulk of your work as a freight broker takes place on the open road.

As a freight broker, you'll need to understand the paperwork that comes with the profession. Here's what you need to know.

Before you get started, learn about these five regulatory and practical requirements of starting and running a freight brokerage.

When borrowing from friends and relatives, make sure both parties are protected by putting the loan agreement in writing.