Entrepreneurship

To get any new business idea off the ground or develop and better manage an existing business, you must have a plan-and if you need to raise finance to fund the business or get the approval of senior management, it must be a convincing plan. This comprehensive guide covers every aspect of preparing and using a business plan.

Starting with the premise that there's only ever one chance to make a good impression, How to Write a Business Plan covers all the issues involved in producing a plan; from profiling competitors and forecasting market development, to the importance of providing clear and concise financial information.

Business Plans Handbook is a collection of actual business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses throughout North America. For those looking for examples of how to approach, structure and compose their own business plans, the Handbook presents 24 sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries -- only the company names and addresses have been changed.

In Strategic Planning for Small Business Made Easy, the newest title in Entrepreneur's Made Easy Series, three award-winning authors lay out the critical planning essentials that lead to titanic success. With relevant real-life examples to illustrate the process and specific strategies you can use, you can immediately begin to develop your strategic plan and see your business grow beyond your expectations.