As your business grows, you will need to take proactive steps to formalize the processes and procedures. This includes creating strategic management goals and performance goals for your managers.

The opening section of your business plan -- typically called the executive summary -- can be an immediate turn on or turn off to potential investors in your business. As the saying goes: You only get ...

All business plans must include a personal greeting of some sort. Here are some suggestions of what you should say. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Your business plan is ...