Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Creating a successful business starts with a strong plan.

There is no doubt that we live in very exciting times when it comes to innovation. The Internet of Things (IoT) has significantly changed how we live and how businesses operate. New products, services ...

Business plans vary in content according to their intended purposes, but the basic format remains the same. It consists of three elements: First, discuss the business model and describe your products ...

Discover which basic business skills you need to stay focused on early in the game to earn your business success with ease. It shocks me to see how many entrepreneurs continue to get in their own way ...

Most founders are not born with the knowledge to run a successful business, so the right place to start is some business training in school, or some practical work experience in a business of your ...

In order to function, every business involves some form of accounting because accounting encompasses buying, selling, banking, assets, liabilities and taxes. The basics of business accounting are the ...

If you own a small business, it pays to keep an eye on your business credit score. When you apply for business loans or credit cards, lenders will perform a business credit check. Checking your ...

With “Back to School” on everyone’s minds, I could not wait any longer for school to be in session and write this themed Business Currents. This week we will reflect on a few business lessons we have ...