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

Private Equity Business Plan Due Diligence: What PE Firms Actually Analyze

Private Equity Business Plan Due Diligence: What PE Firms Actually Analyze

Apr 29, 2026

Professional Services Pitch Deck: Billable Hours and Scaling Strategy Slides

Professional Services Pitch Deck: Billable Hours and Scaling Strategy Slides

Apr 29, 2026

Business Plan Appendix: 12 Supporting Documents That Prove Your Assumptions

Business Plan Appendix: 12 Supporting Documents That Prove Your Assumptions

Apr 29, 2026

Business Plan Mistakes: 20 Fatal Errors That Destroy Funding Chances

Business Plan Mistakes: 20 Fatal Errors That Destroy Funding Chances

Apr 29, 2026

Adaptive Business Models: Planning for Constant Change

Adaptive Business Models: Planning for Constant Change

Apr 29, 2026

Minority Business Development Agency Funding: MBDA Business Plan Guidelines

Minority Business Development Agency Funding: MBDA Business Plan Guidelines

Apr 29, 2026

Real-Time Business Intelligence for Strategic Planning

Real-Time Business Intelligence for Strategic Planning

Apr 29, 2026

Pivot Planning Framework: How to Update Business Plans When Assumptions Fail

Pivot Planning Framework: How to Update Business Plans When Assumptions Fail

Apr 29, 2026

Traditional Business Plans in the Digital Age: What Still Works and What Doesn't

Traditional Business Plans in the Digital Age: What Still Works and What Doesn't

Apr 29, 2026

Subscription Box Pitch Deck: Churn Rates and Unit Economics That Convince Investors

Subscription Box Pitch Deck: Churn Rates and Unit Economics That Convince Investors

Apr 29, 2026

Exit Strategy Planning: The 5 Exit Scenarios That Maximize Investor Returns

Exit Strategy Planning: The 5 Exit Scenarios That Maximize Investor Returns

Apr 29, 2026

Modern Business Planning: How Digital Transformation Changed Everything

Modern Business Planning: How Digital Transformation Changed Everything

Apr 29, 2026

Living Business Plans: Documents That Update Themselves

Living Business Plans: Documents That Update Themselves

Apr 29, 2026

Funding Requirements Section: How to Ask for Exactly What You Need (And Why)

Funding Requirements Section: How to Ask for Exactly What You Need (And Why)

Apr 29, 2026

Virtual Reality Business Planning: Immersive Strategy Sessions

Virtual Reality Business Planning: Immersive Strategy Sessions

Apr 29, 2026

State Economic Development Grants: Local Business Plan Requirements

State Economic Development Grants: Local Business Plan Requirements

Apr 29, 2026

History of Business Plans: How Strategic Planning Evolved Over 100 Years

History of Business Plans: How Strategic Planning Evolved Over 100 Years

Apr 29, 2026

Business Model Assumptions Testing: The Hypothesis-Driven Planning Method

Business Model Assumptions Testing: The Hypothesis-Driven Planning Method

Apr 29, 2026

Sensitivity Analysis: How to Stress-Test Your Business Model Against Market Changes

Sensitivity Analysis: How to Stress-Test Your Business Model Against Market Changes

Apr 29, 2026

D2C Brand Pitch Deck: From Product-Market Fit to Retail Distribution Strategy

D2C Brand Pitch Deck: From Product-Market Fit to Retail Distribution Strategy

Apr 29, 2026

Business Risk Assessment: The 5-Category Framework That Prevents Startup Failure

Business Risk Assessment: The 5-Category Framework That Prevents Startup Failure

Apr 29, 2026

Business Plan vs Lean Canvas: The Startup Planning Method Comparison

Business Plan vs Lean Canvas: The Startup Planning Method Comparison

Apr 29, 2026

Crowdsourced Business Plans: Involving Stakeholders in Strategic Planning

Crowdsourced Business Plans: Involving Stakeholders in Strategic Planning

Apr 29, 2026

Advisory Board Strategy: How to Recruit Industry Experts Who Actually Help Your Business

Advisory Board Strategy: How to Recruit Industry Experts Who Actually Help Your Business

Apr 29, 2026