Know what it really takes to raise capital? An outline business plan is one of the three components that will help you develop your business

This is the first in a series of weekly articles focused on business start-up, raising capital, growth, exit, and problems that companies have in these areas. Feel free to substitute the word “service” instead of “product” throughout the series, as concepts apply equally well to nearly all types of businesses. First up—inspired by the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday—is that all start-ups require the effort of a team of people. While there are usually one or two founders driving