Planning for an ownership transition should be a standard part of every owner’s business plan, no matter the stage of your ...

November is National Entrepreneurship Month, a time to celebrate innovation and the courage it takes to start something new.

A business plan includes details about your company’s goals and methods for achieving them ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Having a well-defined exit strategy from day one is essential and gives entrepreneurs the power to dictate how they leave their business, ...

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Think a business plan is just paperwork? Think again. It’s essential for making a success of a venture. 70% of businesses that survive beyond 5 years follow a strategic plan. Aspiring entrepreneurs ...

Aside from the biggest mistake of all — not having a plan at all — there are some common missteps that can trip up entrepreneurs as they begin their journeys. Grammatical errors: Frequent grammar ...

A Watertown woman won a South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality business plan contest with her compelling plan for a cancer support group. The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce ...