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 ...

A guy I met wants to start a business. He’s read books. He’s gone to seminars. He’s practiced writing business plans. Not for real businesses, just to practice putting a business plan together. He’s ...

Here’s how to best think about strategic planning, communication rhythms and maintaining alignment for consistent growth as you plan for next year. Daily and weekly communication rhythms ensure ...