Every startup business needs a plan—but a traditional business plan isn’t your only option. Find out how using a business model canvas for startups can get your business off the ground faster.

Keith Trippie is the former executive director of the Homeland Security Department’s Office of Enterprise System Development and the current chief executive of the The Trippie Group. It’s time for the ...

A startup's success and development might depend in large part on the loyalty of its customer base, so this factor should not be overlooked when developing a business plan. 6.