How to write a business plan [2010]
(Book+CD-ROM)

Benefits of writing a business plan. What is a business plan? ; Why write a business plan? ; Issues beyond the plan

Do you really want to own a business? Self-evaluation exercises ; How to use the self-evaluation lists ; Reality check : banker's analysis

Choosing the right business. Know your business ; Be sure you like your business ; Describe your business ; Taste, trends, and technology : how will the future affect your business? ; Break-even analysis : will your business make money? ; What you have accomplished

Potential sources of money to start or expand your small business. Ways to raise money ; Common money sources to start or expand a business ; Additional money sources for an existing business ; If no one will finance your business, try again ; Secondary sources of financing for start-ups or expansions ; Conclusion

Your resume and financial statement. Draft your business accomplishment resume ; Draft your personal financial statement

Your profit and loss forecast. What is a profit and loss forecast? ; Determine your average cost of sales ; Complete your profit and loss forecast ; Review your profit and loss forecast

Your cash flow forecast and capital spending plan. Prepare your capital spending plan ; Prepare your cash flow forecast ; Required investment for your business ; Check for trouble

Write your marketing and personnel plans. Marketing plan ; Personnel plan

Editing and finalizing your business plan. Decide how to organize your plan ; Write final portions of your plan ; Create the appendix ; Create title page and table of contents ; Complete your final edit ; Consider using a business consultant

Selling your business plan. How to ask for the money you need ; How to approach different backers ; What to do when someone says "Yes" ; Plan in advance for legal details

After you open

keeping on the path to success. Watch out for problem areas ; Getting out of business

Good resources for small businesses. Business consultants ; Books ; Pamphlets ; Magazines : continuing small business help ; Computers and business ; Online business resources ; Formal education."Contains the detailed forms and step-by-step instructions needed to prepare a well-thought-out, well-organized business plan. The 10th edition has been completely updated with the laws, banking regulations, and resources"

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