7 Best Articles on Business Plans
The most useful articles on business plans from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Business Plans Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on business plans by Refind users in 2023 so far.
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How To Write Business Plans and Business Cases
A business plan and a business case are two separate documents – Understand the key differences and read through the details of our in-depth guide
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on business plans—all under 10 minutes.
3 mistakes CEOs and CFOs make when investing in innovation
Investing in innovation isn’t the same as investing in your business. Three of the top mistakes CEOs and CFOs make when investing in innovation are asking innovation teams to write business plans and…
Forget Your Business Plan. Create a Strategy Map.
Strategic plans become outdated the moment they're created. Instead, create a one-page strategy map.
When Should Entrepreneurs Write Their Business Plans?
Don’t write a plan before you understand your customer.
Why Lengthy Business Plans Increase The Risk Of Failure
Business plans are great for execution challenges like building a new factory or expanding your sales force. However, insisting on a business plan when it comes to innovation and new ventures is a terrible idea. In fact, lengthy business plans often increase the risk of failure. Let me explain and offer an alternative.
Throw Out Your Business Plan
Business plans are obsolete and old-fashioned. With the complexities of today’s market, you need so much more. Read about the Business Map today!
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on business plans.
Business Plans 101: How to Write a Business Plan For Any Business
Business plans aren’t just for entrepreneurs who need to secure funding—they can help you plan and evaluate new ideas or growth plans, too. Find out how to write a business plan and get the most out…
Publications
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Tony Robbins
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Harvard Business Review
The best ideas in business and management to help people, organizations, and economies work better.
Inc.
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Forbes
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