Using your business plan to monitor performance Business plans help you spot trouble, understand pressure points, and monitor cash flow. A business plan doesn’t have to end up on the shelf once you ...

From raising money to attracting employees, here are five ways to make sure your plan gets you what you need. How to use your business plan to raise money How to use your business plan to attract ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Creating a business plan is a critical first step for any ...