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.

15 Tips for Writing Your Company’s Mission Statement

Before defining your company in a few phrases, read these tips to craft an effective mission statement — one that both guides your actions, and attracts customers.

3 Lessons I Learned After Skipping College to Start Up

Since she was 18 years old, Andrea Lake has started a total of 14 companies — and many of them are hugely successful. Here are 3 business lessons she’s learned from mentors along the way.

11 Things to Avoid When Raising Money From Friends and Family

Want to ask mom or grandma for startup cash? Great — but be very, very wary of how you approach them, the terms you offer and the steps you take to protect each other in the process.

4 Steps That Help You Score a Spot in a Startup Accelerator

Ethan Austin shares 4 steps that helped secure his award-winning company GiveForward a spot in Excelerate Labs, a startup accelerator.

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