When preparing for 2025 and all the unknowns the future inevitably holds, a thorough strategic plan is critical to driving meaningful outcomes for any business. Effective strategic plans reflect on ...

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 ...

As we look toward 2026, one thing is clear: the old idea of strategy is no longer fit for purpose. For decades, strategy was ...

Think a business plan is just paperwork? Think again. It’s essential for making a success of a venture. 70% of businesses that survive beyond 5 years follow a strategic plan. Aspiring entrepreneurs ...

Start small with AI and personalize its use for big impact. Overcome resistance by leading with examples and celebrating small wins. AI boosts efficiency, but human creativity still drives innovation ...

A financial plan is a comprehensive document that charts a business's monetary objectives and the strategies to achieve them. It encapsulates everything from budgeting and forecasting to investments ...

Cecily, the financial controller of a startup tech firm, describes what typically happens when her CEO returns from a conference. “She always comes back with a ‘great’ idea. And for a while we all put ...

We’ve spent a century creating efficient organizations. We’ve created companies of scale that transform our economy and create wealth. Dozens of companies are now bigger than the economies of entire ...