Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Having a well-defined exit strategy from day one is essential and gives entrepreneurs the power to dictate how they leave their business, ...

Choose between a detailed traditional business plan or a lean startup version that prioritizes flexibility. A strong business ...

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 ...

Aside from the biggest mistake of all — not having a plan at all — there are some common missteps that can trip up entrepreneurs as they begin their journeys. Grammatical errors: Frequent grammar ...

November is National Entrepreneurship Month, a time to celebrate innovation and the courage it takes to start something new. Many aspiring entrepreneurs have great ideas, but taking the first steps ...

Every budding entrepreneur hopes to become the next Mark Cuban, but, as the saying goes, only the strong survive. In fact, according to data from the 2024 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost half ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...

A Watertown woman won a South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality business plan contest with her compelling plan for a cancer support group. The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce ...

How can we be talking about starting a business and already discussing how to exit? It may seem counterintuitive, but having ...