Creating a business plan is a critical first step for any entrepreneur. Knowing how to start a business plan will help you create a roadmap, guiding your business from startup to growth and beyond.

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Do you hate thinking about writing a 20- or 30-page business plan? I don’t blame you. Writing a formal business plan can consume days, or even weeks. One entrepreneur I met said that she’d been ...