Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Writing a Convincing Business Plan by Arthur R. DeThomas Ph.D., Lin Grensing-Pophal
* The Definitive Business Plan: The Fast Track to Intelligent Business Planning for Executives and Entrepreneurs (2nd Edition) by Richard Stutely
* The Complete Book of Business Plans: Simple Steps to Writing a Powerful Business Plan (Small Business Sourcebooks) by Joseph A. Covello
* The One Page Business Plan with CD-ROM by James T., Jr. Horan
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-02-14 02:26:37
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answered by TM Express™ 7
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before you evern start, it's important to know where you want to end...
do you want to sell the company later, work it till you retire, take it public, etc.....
what salary and expenses are involved?
then, only then, start writing how your product or service will turn into sales that will meet those numbers
those sales need support ... order entry, purchasing, marketing, shipping, displaying, etc....
find out what will be needed, then start filling in the blanks
you can use software like Palo Alto software
however, the purpose of writing a business plan is to have you in line with your business DURING the life of the business, still, you need to know what the end result you'd desire
you don't need so intricate of a docoment, just something to keep you in track
it's most important that you have a way of carrying out what you write in your blan VS what you put into it...
i can go on and on and on....
need more help /? ask
2007-02-13 17:09:26
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answered by only4djs 1
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forget it.... if you don't know how to make a business plan.... a mall is out of da question!
2007-02-16 05:33:30
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answered by itskeney 2
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husband and wife want to set up a back hoe contracting out business, husband on back hoe wife at home doing books .what will we need to this up from home
2007-02-15 22:14:09
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answered by blossom 1
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