A business plan is a written document used to describe a proposed venture or idea. It typically includes the current state of a business, future vision for the business, target market analysis and challenges, sales and marketing strategies, and funding requirements to reach stated goals. Many business plans are designed with the intention of securing funding and investors to support a proposed idea; others are designed to assist with reorganization, takeovers, or to serve as an internal planning document.
The Business Plan Workbook : A Step-by-step Guide to Creating and Developing a Successful Business
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Creating Business and Corporate Strategy : An Integrated Strategic System
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Government websites that support small business development
Free (or partially free) business plan websites
Public Libraries are a great resource for community-based business ventures
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