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How to write a business plan.
Title:
How to write a business plan.
Edition:
National ed.
Publication Information:
Berkeley, Calif. : Nolo Press, c1992-
Physical Description:
v. : ill., forms ; 28 cm.
General Note:
Vols. for 1992- edited by Lisa Goldoftas.

Older editions may contain a CD-ROM.

Newer additions contain the web address for free downloadable forms, updates, blogs, podcasts, and videos.
Contents:
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.
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