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How to Create a Business Plan
Whether you're just starting out, need funding or want to monitor the health of your business, creating a business plan is your first step on the path to success. Read our extensive how-to to get started on your plan.
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College Business Plans that Made the GradeFind out how these entrepreneurs took their business plans from the classroom to the real world.
The Facts About Financial ProjectionsAre you putting off making financial projections for your business plan? They're not as complicated as they sound.
Win Your Own BusinessDon't overlook business plan competitions as a potential source of capital.
When One Business Plan Isn't EnoughTailoring your plan for different audiences can be as easy as emphasizing different points.
No Plan, No Problem?Though formal business plans have been getting some flack, you still can't skip the planning process.
Nervous About Writing Your Business Plan? If the thought of putting pen to paper makes your knees weak, know that your plan is less about perfect prose and more about the bottom line.
Build a Better Business PlanBypass some of the most common mistakes made by startup entrepreneurs, and you’ll zero in on a better business plan.
Why You Need a Business PlanJust because you think you know where you want to take your business, it doesn't mean you shouldn't put it down in writing.
Free Sample Business PlansBrowse through more than 50 sample business plans to get inspiration for your own plan.
Business DescriptionLet readers of your business plan know exactly what type of business you're in.
Market StrategiesThis section of your business plan is where your hard market research work will pay off.
Executive SummaryThis is the place for you to share your business goals. Make it short and sweet to quickly draw in your business plan's readers.