LTBP Editorial Team

LTBP Editorial Team

Editorial Staff

Let's Talk Business Plans

The LTBP Editorial Team is a dedicated group of business planning specialists who research, write, and produce in-depth content for entrepreneurs and business owners. Every article goes through a rigorous editorial process — from initial research and competitive analysis to expert review by James Crothers, a corporate analyst with over 25 years of experience in business structuring and strategic planning. Our goal is to deliver actionable, accurate, and up-to-date guidance on writing, presenting, and funding business plans.

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Articles by LTBP Editorial Team

317 articles

Empathy Maps for Business Strategy: Understanding Your Market Beyond Demographics

Empathy Maps for Business Strategy: Understanding Your Market Beyond Demographics

Apr 28, 2026

Why Write a Business Plan? The Data-Driven Case for Strategic Planning

Why Write a Business Plan? The Data-Driven Case for Strategic Planning

Apr 28, 2026

Customer Journey-Driven Business Planning: Strategy That Starts With Users

Customer Journey-Driven Business Planning: Strategy That Starts With Users

Apr 28, 2026

Differentiation Strategy Development: How to Position Your Business Plan for Competitive Advantage

Differentiation Strategy Development: How to Position Your Business Plan for Competitive Advantage

Apr 28, 2026

Go-to-Market Strategy: The 4-Phase Launch Plan That Guarantees Customer Acquisition

Go-to-Market Strategy: The 4-Phase Launch Plan That Guarantees Customer Acquisition

Apr 28, 2026

AI Startup Pitch Deck: The 5 Technical Slides That Prove Your Algorithm Works

AI Startup Pitch Deck: The 5 Technical Slides That Prove Your Algorithm Works

Apr 28, 2026

Angel Investor Business Plan Preferences: Survey of 200+ Individual Investors

Angel Investor Business Plan Preferences: Survey of 200+ Individual Investors

Apr 28, 2026

Cash Flow Projections: The 13-Week Rolling Forecast Method for Startups

Cash Flow Projections: The 13-Week Rolling Forecast Method for Startups

Apr 28, 2026

Business Plan Benefits: 15 Ways Strategic Planning Transforms Your Company

Business Plan Benefits: 15 Ways Strategic Planning Transforms Your Company

Apr 28, 2026

Design Thinking Business Plans: Human-Centered Approach to Strategy

Design Thinking Business Plans: Human-Centered Approach to Strategy

Apr 28, 2026

Competitive Intelligence Gathering: The 7-Source Method for Business Plan Research

Competitive Intelligence Gathering: The 7-Source Method for Business Plan Research

Apr 28, 2026

Break-Even Analysis Calculator: Find Your Profitability Point in 3 Simple Steps

Break-Even Analysis Calculator: Find Your Profitability Point in 3 Simple Steps

Apr 28, 2026

Simple Business Plan Format: The Streamlined Approach That Still Gets Results

Simple Business Plan Format: The Streamlined Approach That Still Gets Results

Apr 28, 2026

Line of Credit Business Plans: Simplified Documentation for Revolving Credit

Line of Credit Business Plans: Simplified Documentation for Revolving Credit

Apr 28, 2026

SaaS Pitch Deck Templates: The Metrics-Heavy Format That VCs Expect to See

SaaS Pitch Deck Templates: The Metrics-Heavy Format That VCs Expect to See

Apr 28, 2026

Business Model Innovation Framework: Beyond Traditional Planning

Business Model Innovation Framework: Beyond Traditional Planning

Apr 28, 2026

Value Proposition Canvas: The Missing Piece in Modern Business Planning

Value Proposition Canvas: The Missing Piece in Modern Business Planning

Apr 28, 2026

Business Plan Templates: 12 Industry-Specific Formats That Actually Work

Business Plan Templates: 12 Industry-Specific Formats That Actually Work

Apr 28, 2026

5-Year Financial Projections: The Monthly-to-Annual Model That Actually Makes Sense

5-Year Financial Projections: The Monthly-to-Annual Model That Actually Makes Sense

Apr 28, 2026

Equipment Financing Business Plans: What Lenders Look for in Asset-Based Loans

Equipment Financing Business Plans: What Lenders Look for in Asset-Based Loans

Apr 28, 2026

Lean Canvas vs Business Model Canvas: Which Framework Fits Your Business?

Lean Canvas vs Business Model Canvas: Which Framework Fits Your Business?

Apr 28, 2026

Target Market Definition: The Customer Avatar Method That Validates Market Size

Target Market Definition: The Customer Avatar Method That Validates Market Size

Apr 28, 2026

Market Research Validation Checklist: 15 Tests Before You Finalize Your Business Plan

Market Research Validation Checklist: 15 Tests Before You Finalize Your Business Plan

Apr 28, 2026

Internal vs External Business Plans: How to Write for Different Audiences

Internal vs External Business Plans: How to Write for Different Audiences

Apr 28, 2026