HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN
Countless books, websites, and software makers can advise you on
how to write a business plan. The following sites can help you get
started.
Creating an Effective Business Plan [AmEx Small Business]
Basic, solid, and quick primer on buffing the basics – even offers
advice via email – and includes a small self-test to see how well
you have retained the lesson.
How
to Build a Business Plan [entrepreneur.com]
Breaks down b-plans by style and by substance – and gives several
helpful industry-specific samples
Business
Plan Building, Section by Section [inc.com]
From strategizing marketing to perfecting your executive summary,
inc.com gives valuable section-by-section pointers
Small Business
Administration Business Plan Workshops[sba.gov]
Very basic, but also very free, training webinars to help you shape
a successful business plan
BUSINESS PLAN SOFTWARE
If you want the help, and do not mind the price tag, you may be
interested in checking such products out. Below are a few of the
more popular programs. Note that TECH does not endorse any of the
following sites and/or products.
Business Plan Pro
Software
$100 Business Plan Pro software; the site also offers FREE access
to 60 sample business plans and financial planning
articles/advice
Jian Software
PC World gives it a best buy rating – $100 gives you access to
their well-reputed Business Plan software (among other
products)