Thinking about starting a coffee or restaurant business but not sure where to begin? In this video, we'll guide you through ...

A well-thought-out business plan is key to creating any business, and a coffee shop is no exception. If you want to open a coffee shop, you probably already have a love of good coffee.

One of the more important pieces of business advice new business owners receive is to take the time to write a detailed business plan. If you are planning to open a coffee house, writing a ...

How to Create and Implement a Business Plan. You won't have to re-invent the wheel when you create a business plan for a new venture -- many organizations offer tips, advice and even sample plans ...

Members of Forbes Finance Council share tips for creating a personal or business financial plan for the first time. Photos courtesy of the individual members.

While there's no single blueprint for creating a perfect business plan, there are some essential steps that all entrepreneurs should follow.

Creating a thoughtful, complete business plan is a big challenge—and absolutely essential for raising capital, recruiting employees, advisors, and board members. It also helps you gain the clarity of ...

The best way to control what happens to your small business is to take the time to obtain a valuation and execute a succession plan and then share that plan with those who need to know it.

How do you create a "plan" for building and tracking the plan successfully? This question poses a very real problem that plagues many small-business owners.

Description: I sat down with Mark Janasik, the founder of Southern Grounds, a chef-driven coffee house in Florida. Mark ...