Business Plans Handbook: 6

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, Business Plans Handbook presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries -- only the company names and addresses have been changed. Typical business plans include type of business; statement of purpose; executive summary; business/industry description; market; product and production; management/personnel; and financial specifics. Also featured are a template that can assist you in creating your own business plan, two fictional plans using the template, a glossary and a newly expanded bibliography listing hundreds of helpful print resources.