How to Write a Business Plan
ISBN: 9780873378635


Table of Contents
How to Use This Book i
Benefits of Writing a Business Plan
What Is a Business Plan?
2(1)
Why Write a Business Plan?
2(1)
Issues Beyond the Plan
3(1)
Do You Really Want to Own a Business?
Introduction
2(1)
Self-Evaluation Exercises
3(1)
How to Use the Self-Evaluation Lists
6(1)
Reality Check: Banker's Analysis
6(1)
Choosing the Right Business
Introduction
2(1)
Know Your Business
2(1)
Be Sure You Like Your Business
3(1)
Describe Your Business
4(1)
Taste, Trends and Technology: How Will the Future Affect Your Business?
8(1)
Break-Even Analysis: Will Your Business Make Money?
11(1)
What You Have Accomplished
21(1)
Potential Sources of Money to Start or Expand Your Small Business
Introduction
3(1)
Ways to Raise Money
3(1)
Common Money Sources to Start or Expand a Business
9(1)
Additional Money Sources for an Existing Business
16(1)
If No One Will Finance Your Business, Try Again
17(1)
Secondary Sources of Financing for Start-Ups or Expansions
18(1)
Conclusion
21(1)
Your Resume and Financial Statement
Introduction
2(1)
Draft Your Business Accomplishment Resume
2(1)
Draft Your Personal Financial Statement
8(1)
Your Profit and Loss Forecast
Introduction
2(1)
What is a Profit and Loss Forecast?
2(1)
Determine Your Average Cost of Sales
3(1)
Complete Your Profit and Loss Forecast
5(1)
Review Your Profit and Loss Forecast
14(1)
Your Cash Flow Forecast and Capital Spending Plan
Introduction
2(1)
Prepare Your Capital Spending Plan
3(1)
Prepare Your Cash Flow Forecast
5(1)
Required Investment for Your Business
11(1)
Check for Trouble
12(1)
Write Your Marketing and Personnel Plans
Introduction
2(1)
Marketing Plan
2(1)
Personnel Plan
10(1)
Editing and Finalizing Your Business Plan
Introduction
2(1)
Decide How to Organize Your Plan
2(1)
Write Final Portions of Your Plan
3(1)
Create the Appendix
7(1)
Create Title Page and Table of Contents
8(1)
Complete Your Final Edit
9(1)
Consider Using a Business Consultant
10(1)
Selling Your Business Plan
How to Ask for the Money You Need
2(1)
How to approach Different Backers
4(1)
What to Do When Someone Says ``Yes''
7(1)
Plan in Advance for Legal Details
8(1)
After You Open---Keeping on the Path to Success
Introduction
2(1)
Watch Out for Problem Areas
2(1)
Getting Out of Business
6(1)
Good Resources for Small Businesses
Introduction
3(1)
Business Consultants
3(1)
Books
4(1)
Pamphlets
9(1)
Magazines---Continuing Small Business Help
9(1)
Computers and Business
9(1)
Online Business Resources
12(1)
Formal Education
14




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