How to write a business plan /
by Mike McKeever.
- 9th ed.
- Berkeley, Calif. : Nolo,
- 274 pages : charts, forms, samples ; 23 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
- Nolo's small business essentials .
- Nolo's small business essentials. .
CD-ROM contains forms and sample business plans.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 198-206) and index.
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 -- 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 plan for a small service business -- Business plan for a manufacturing business -- Business plan for project development.
Discusses the benefits of writing a business plan; contains a self-evaluation guide to help people determine whether they really want to own a business; looks at potential sources of money to start or expand a small business; and provides step-by-step guidance for designing successful business plans and loan packages. Includes a CD-ROM with forms, spreadsheets, and sample business plans.
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