Categories Business Planning

Do you really need a business plan to start up?

A little planning -- whether you put together a formal document, a one-page sketch or a simple paragraph -- can boost your confidence and create a roadmap for business success. Just remember: the best business plans change over time, so include Plan B's in your Plan A, and always stay open to opportunity.

Can You Really Make Money Doing What You Love? 5 Lessons

Matt Wilson started Under30CEO while digging ditches for $15/hour. Was it easy? No. But it was worth it.

How to Know When You Need a Contract

Do you really need a legal agreement for every business relationship you enter into? Lawyer Rachel Rodgers offers her insights.

8 Tips to Franchise Your Small Business

Franchising a small business is a great way to boost profits and expand quickly.

Is Your Business “Partnership” as Solid as You Think?

Co-founders and “partners” beware: without a formal agreement, you may not have the same rights to your company’s future that you think you do.

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