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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Business Plans (Complete Idiot's Guides)

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Publisher Comments:

Build on that bright idea with a solid business plan.

A business plan is invaluable for both new businesses and existing small companies. It helps entrepreneurs analyze their business and the market to stay ahead of the competition, and obtain start-up capital and loans. This book has everything business owners need to create a clear and comprehensive business plan, including guidance on the important decisions that must be made before drafting a plan, a tutorial on business-writing basics, sample business plans, and more.

-In 2003, there were approximately 23.7 million businesses in the United States; of those, 572,900 were new businesses

-According to the Small Business Administration, two-thirds of new firms survive at least two years and about half survive at least four years; the firms with clear plans for survival are the ones that stick around

-More than 75% of small firms use some form of credit in their start-up or operations, which requires a solid business plan

Synopsis:

The Complete Idiot's GuideĀ® to Business Plans offers both the tactical and economic considerations to start and sustain your company-- and keep ahead of the competition. The book explores the crucial elements of a business plan-- with examples, information about credit and hot is perceived by investors, expert marketing suggestions, and effective strategies for putting together operational and sales plans.

About the Author

Gwen Moran, a columnist for Entrepreneur magazine, was named a“Young Entrepreneur of the Yea” by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Sh‛s been featured on CNBC and NBC, and in the New York Times, International Herald Tribune, Insight, and PR Week. Sue Johnson is the regional director of the Small Business Associatio‛s Small Business Development Center at Raritan Valley Community College, where she oversees services provided to small businesses. She has also operated her own small business.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781592574001
Publisher:
Alpha
Subject:
General
Author:
Moran, Gwen
Author:
Johnson, Sue
Subject:
Business planning
Subject:
Small Business
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Series:
Complete Idiot's Guides
Publication Date:
20051004
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
9.00x7.42x.71 in. 1.08 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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"Synopsis" by , The Complete Idiot's GuideĀ® to Business Plans offers both the tactical and economic considerations to start and sustain your company-- and keep ahead of the competition. The book explores the crucial elements of a business plan-- with examples, information about credit and hot is perceived by investors, expert marketing suggestions, and effective strategies for putting together operational and sales plans.
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