A strong, well-thought-out business plan is crucial for a business's success. Without one, it's tough to maintain a vision of the future and what the next steps for your business should be. Think of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. With so much to think about and plan for, when starting a ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...