Building A Successful Business Plan: Advice From The Experts

by Socrates Media

• ISBN13: 9781595462435
• ISBN10: 1595462430
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-30
• Publisher: Socrates Media Llc

Summary

Most people dream of owning their own business and being their own boss. The first, most important step to personal financial success is a plan. Entrepreneurs of action must organize their genius to share with partners, investors, vendors and future employees. Building A Successful Business Plan: Advice from the Experts is an indispensable resource to assist you in taking the first step. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Section One	1	(28)
Why Write a Business Plan?	3	(12)
Building a Business Plan--Executive Summary	15	(4)
What Is Going on in the Industry	19	(10)
Section Two	29	(48)
Uniquely Yours--Company & Product/Service Description	31	(12)
Analyzing Your Market	43	(18)
Your Marketing Strategy	61	(16)
Section Three	77	(38)
Turning on Sales	79	(8)
Growth Profitability with Product Development	87	(24)
Servicing the Customer---The Customer Service Plan	111	(4)
Section Four	115	(60)
Smooth Operations--The Operations Plan	117	(20)
Building the Team	137	(8)
Financially Speaking--The Financial Plan	145	(30)
Section Five	175	(18)
The Exit Plan--Planning an Exit Strategy	177	(6)
Packaging Your Ideas for Success	183	(8)
Keep It Current	191	(2)
Section Six	193	(32)
Tips for Writing the Best Business Plan	195	(6)
Buying a Franchise	201	(22)
Sample Business Plans	223	(2)
Section Seven	225	(44)
Suporting Documents	227	(8)
U.S. Tax Information	235	(24)
Great Resources for Small Businesses	259	(10)
Index	269