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We believe that the skills and tools that power startups and entrepreneurs should be accessible to everyone. It's so important that we've shared thousands of expert articles and useful resources for growing a business. For us, this part of what we do isn't an afterthought or a side project. It's at the core of our mission—to help people succeed in business. Whether you're looking for ideas on starting a small business, seeking funding for your venture, or figuring out how to scale without losing touch with your customers, we've got the roadmap.

From planning and pitching to funding and managing, Bplans is your hub for thousands of articles featuring expert advice on starting a business—and more than 550 free sample business plans.

The LivePlan blog levels the playing field so all entrepreneurs understand how to leverage business financials and data to grow smarter and be more productive.

Trending tips, tools, and best practices for accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers who offer Strategic Advising Services to small business clients.

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Tim Berry, our resident business planning expert and founder of Palo Alto Software, weighs in on starting and planning a business and having a life in the meantime.

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Palo Alto Founder Tim Berry pioneered business plan software and quite literally wrote the book on Lean Planning.

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