This article is published by AllBusiness.com, a partner of TIME. Starting a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavor that requires careful planning and clear direction. Whether you are opening ...

When starting a new business, a financial forecast is an important tool for recruiting investors as well as for budgeting for your first months of operating. A financial forecast is used to predict ...

This article is published by AllBusiness.com, a partner of TIME. Starting a new business can be an exciting journey filled with challenges, decisions, and risks. One of the most critical questions ...

As with any business, the startup costs for event planning vary by the region ... Some people have a special ability to plan parties — whether they be weddings, large corporate events or smaller ...

During these uncertain economic times, the entrepreneurial dream is becoming reality for more people than ever before. The good news is that you can start a successful new business quickly and ...

It’s a familiar story: You’ve got a business idea that excites you, yet the thought of covering startup expenses like formation, website development, marketing, and inventory feels daunting. What if ...

Arthur Brooks is a professor of management practice at the Harvard Business School and the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, ...