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Book

How to write a business plan

Call Number

  • 658.4012 M4776 2019 (CEN)

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Edition

14th edition.

Publication Information

Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2019.

Physical Description

332 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

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."--Page [4] of cover.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • Why and how to write 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 résume 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 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.

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