You have an idea for a biz. You know what you want to sell, who
you can sell it to, and how much you stand to earn from it. There's
just one more thing you need: a plan. Many people dread the idea of preparing a plan. They think of
them as complicated, unnecessary documents that exist only to make
it more difficult for them to get started as an entrepreneur. They
are wrong.
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Recommended Books >>>
Business Plans that Win $$$: Lessons from the MIT Enterprise
Forum Rich, Stanley and Gumpert, David, 1985, Harper & Row,
New York Assumes some business background.
Based on the expert approaches of the MIT Enterprise Forum, a
nationwide clinic providing assistance to emerging growth companies.
Does not include sample biz plan or worksheets, but includes
examples from real biz plans to present material. Includes the
Rich/Gumpert Evaluation System to evaluate the strengths and
weaknesses of a plan before it reaches its target audience. Lists
MIT Enterprise Forum locations.
Business Plans that Win Venture Capital McGarty, Terrance, 1989,
J. Wiley, New York
A resource that assumes some knowledge of terms and practices,
this book is partially devoted to biz plan writing. Does not include
worksheets. Includes a reference list and sample biz plans from
fictional Bed & Breakfast company and a technical company.
The Complete Book of Business Plans: Simple Steps to Writing a
Powerful Business Plan Covello, Joseph & Brian Hazelgren,
1994, Sourcebooks Inc. Naperville, IL
A basic resource including over 100 "questions to success" and 11
fictitious plans. Does not include worksheets.
Creating a Winning Business Plan: A no-time-for-nonsense guide
to starting a biz and raising capital 1993, Kravitt, G, Probus
Publishing Co.
Information is presented
in a question and answer format with checklists to follow as
sections of biz plan are completed. Includes two fictional business
plans: "Quality Healthcare Temps" and "Sports N Fitness USA".
The Entrepreneurs Guide to Building a Better Business Plan: A
Step by Step Approach McLaughlin, Harold, 1992, J. Wiley, New
York
Assumes some biz background. Does not include worksheets.
Includes a bibliography and a chapter called "When your Biz Plan
Fails". Includes two actual business plans used throughout book to
illustrate aspects of the business plan writing process.
How to Raise Capital: Preparing and Presenting a Business
Plan Kravitt, Gregory, 1984, Dow Jones-Irwin, Homewood,
IL
An intermediate resource presented in a question and answer
format, which leads the reader through the business plan writing
process. Includes investors' perspective to describe what investors
are looking for in each part of the business plan. Includes
worksheets and two fictional business plans: "Microland", and
"Complete Supply Service."
How to Write a Winning Business Plan Mancuso, Joseph,
1985, Prentice Hall Press, New York
A basic
resource, this book includes a section on "Top Sources of Help for
Entrepreneurs" and fictional business plans for a car wash and
company called "American Laser." Does not include worksheets.
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