Benefits of Writing a Business Plan -- Do You Really Want to Own a Business? -- Choosing the Right Business -- Potential Sources of Money to Start or Expand Your Small Business -- Your Resume and Financial Statement 6. Your Profit and Loss Forecast -- Your Cash Flow Forecast and Capital Spending Plan -- Write Your Marketing and Personnel Plans -- Editing and Finalizing Your Business Plan -- Selling Your Business Plan -- After You Open "Keeping on the Path to Success -- Good Resources for Small Businesses -- Business Plans for Nonprofits -- Appendixes A. Business Plan for a Small Service Business -- B. Business Plan for a Manufacturing Business -- C. Business Plan for Project Development -- D. How to Use the Downloadable Forms on the Nolo Website Index.
Summary:
You need a sound business plan to start a business or raise money to expand an existing one. For over 30 years, How to Write a Business Plan has helped fledgling entrepreneurs--from small service businesses and retailers to large manufacturing firms--write winning plans and get needed financing. This bestselling book contains clear step-by-step instructions and forms to put together a convincing business plan with realistic financial projections, effective marketing strategies, and overall business goals.
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