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

IoT Business Model Planning: Connected Device Strategy Framework

IoT Business Model Planning: Connected Device Strategy Framework

Apr 30, 2026

Virtual Business Plan Presentations: 7 Digital Tools That Engage Remote Investors

Virtual Business Plan Presentations: 7 Digital Tools That Engage Remote Investors

Apr 30, 2026

Digital Transformation Business Plans: Strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Digital Transformation Business Plans: Strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Apr 29, 2026

Revenue-Based Financing Business Plans: Cash Flow Focused Documentation

Revenue-Based Financing Business Plans: Cash Flow Focused Documentation

Apr 29, 2026

Pitch Deck vs Business Plan: The Hybrid Approach That Doubles Your Funding Success

Pitch Deck vs Business Plan: The Hybrid Approach That Doubles Your Funding Success

Apr 29, 2026

Hardware Startup Pitch Deck: Prototype to Production Timeline Slides

Hardware Startup Pitch Deck: Prototype to Production Timeline Slides

Apr 29, 2026

Mission Statement Integration: Connecting Company Purpose to Business Plan Strategy

Mission Statement Integration: Connecting Company Purpose to Business Plan Strategy

Apr 29, 2026

Business Plan Best Practices: 25 Rules That Guarantee Professional Results

Business Plan Best Practices: 25 Rules That Guarantee Professional Results

Apr 29, 2026

Business Plan Presentation Format: Document vs Deck vs Interactive - Which Wins Funding?

Business Plan Presentation Format: Document vs Deck vs Interactive - Which Wins Funding?

Apr 29, 2026

Effective Business Plan Characteristics: What Separates Winners from Losers

Effective Business Plan Characteristics: What Separates Winners from Losers

Apr 29, 2026

Napkin Business Plans: When Back-of-Envelope Planning Works

Napkin Business Plans: When Back-of-Envelope Planning Works

Apr 29, 2026

Consulting Firm Pitch Deck: From Expertise to Exit Strategy in 15 Slides

Consulting Firm Pitch Deck: From Expertise to Exit Strategy in 15 Slides

Apr 29, 2026

Vision Statement Development: The 3-Step Process for Business Plan Vision Clarity

Vision Statement Development: The 3-Step Process for Business Plan Vision Clarity

Apr 29, 2026

Business Plan Writing Timeline: From Blank Page to Investor-Ready in 30 Days

Business Plan Writing Timeline: From Blank Page to Investor-Ready in 30 Days

Apr 29, 2026

Management Buyout Business Plans: Employee Ownership Transition Documentation

Management Buyout Business Plans: Employee Ownership Transition Documentation

Apr 29, 2026

What Makes a Good Business Plan? The 12-Point Quality Framework

What Makes a Good Business Plan? The 12-Point Quality Framework

Apr 29, 2026

Micro-Planning for Side Hustles: Business Strategy in 15 Minutes

Micro-Planning for Side Hustles: Business Strategy in 15 Minutes

Apr 29, 2026

Minimum Viable Business Plan: The Startup Planning Essential

Minimum Viable Business Plan: The Startup Planning Essential

Apr 29, 2026

Business Plan Red Flags: What Investors Automatically Reject

Business Plan Red Flags: What Investors Automatically Reject

Apr 29, 2026

How Long Should a Business Plan Be? The Page Count Formula That Matches Your Industry

How Long Should a Business Plan Be? The Page Count Formula That Matches Your Industry

Apr 29, 2026

Continuous Planning Cycles: Moving Beyond Annual Business Plans

Continuous Planning Cycles: Moving Beyond Annual Business Plans

Apr 29, 2026

Bad Business Plan Examples: What Not to Do (With Real-World Cases)

Bad Business Plan Examples: What Not to Do (With Real-World Cases)

Apr 29, 2026

Letters of Intent: How Customer Commitments Strengthen Your Business Plan

Letters of Intent: How Customer Commitments Strengthen Your Business Plan

Apr 29, 2026

Strategic Milestone Definition: Creating Measurable Checkpoints in Business Plans

Strategic Milestone Definition: Creating Measurable Checkpoints in Business Plans

Apr 29, 2026