Before starting a business, many people find it useful to describe the way the company will operate in which of the following?

A. Shares of stock

B. Its advertisements

C. Partnership contracts

D. A business plan

D. A business plan. Having a business plan is very important because that's where you talk about all the actions you are going to take in order to create your company or business. It's where you describe your goals, your marketing strategy, and everything related to the functioning of your business.