Business Resources
Business Plans
A business plan is the blueprint or roadmap for your business. A thoroughly researched and well thought-out business plan will clarify goals, focus your energy, give directions to your work and help gauge your progress.
Crafting a Business Plan (PDF)
5 Easy Ways to Kick-Start Your Business Planning
Ready, Aim, Fire: Business Planning (PDF)
SBA - Business Planning
The SBA site with a good tutorial on writing a business plan, viewable or downloadable. It includes a detailed outline and definitions.
Sample Business Plans Resource Center
This is an excellent site for anyone who needs to write a business plan. There are many sample plans, a starting cost calculator, and planning articles.
Sample Business Plan Components
The site has five general sample business plans, as well as related articles. The business plans are not complete but are instead a demonstration of the various components found in a business plan.
Will My Business Make Money
A step-by-step guide for conducting a break-even analysis.