Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry. An executive summary is a short but powerful document that ...

The classic business plan writer is an entrepreneur seeking funds to help start a new venture. Many great companies had their starts in the form of a plan that was used to convince investors to put up ...

Daily planning is a must in any business. But if you find yourself regularly avoiding this crucial daily action, you may need to change your planning approach. Otherwise, you may find yourself ...

This third entry in an occasional series from Roy Peter Clark, who witnessed the Poynter Institute’s founding, explores its history in honor of its 50th anniversary. It would be hard to estimate how ...

Writing well takes time. Writing well does not mean just sitting down and beginning to write sentences until you reach the page limit. Starting writing the night before your assignment is due doesn't ...

Let’s demystify grant writing! Oftentimes, nonprofit leaders feel the pressure of needing additional revenue and may look to grant writers as the magic bullet when it comes to closing those budget ...