One of the most difficult tasks an entrepreneur or innovator faces is the writing of a business plan, especially if the goal is to use that plan to convince investors to sink money into the new ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aytekin Tank is the founder and CEO of Jotform. Virgin Group founder Richard Branson once said, “If your pitch can’t fit on a beer ...

A pitch deck is not a business plan. This, explained Cate Luzio, is something that entrepreneurs need to appreciate. Just like a deck backs up an elevator pitch, a business plan backs up your deck.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Running a business can be unpredictable, which is why having a solid business plan as a foundation is vital to surviving and thriving in ...