Starting a business or scaling an existing one can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re staring at a blank page, unsure of where to begin. Traditional business plans often feel like a daunting ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever sat through a death-by-PowerPoint strategy presentation, you know the pain. Most leadership teams go too deep with their strategic plans. Traditional plans are bloated. They’re loaded ...