Business Plan Handbook

by Pearce, Lynn M.

• ISBN13: 9780787666828
• ISBN10: 0787666823
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-10-06
• Publisher: Gale / Cengage Learning

Summary

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, the Handbook presents 24 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. This edition also contains a business plan template and two fictional business plans all of which can aid users in developing business plans of their own. Also featured is a listing of organizations, agencies, and consultants; a glossary of small business terms; and an updated bibliography.

Table of Contents

Highlights	vii
Introduction	ix
Business Plans
Beauty Salon
Salon Flora	1	(14)
Campground
California RV & Campgrounds	15	(8)
Car Wash
Platinum Car Wash	23	(14)
Concrete Coating Company
Techno--Coatings USA	37	(8)
Custodial Cleaning Company
Spic and Span	45	(4)
Daycare
Childhood Dreams Inc.	49	(6)
Ziggle Zag Zip Daycare/Childcare	55	(6)
Dentist's Office
Fremont Dental Office	61	(4)
E--Commerce Website Producer
Internet Capabilities	65	(6)
Entertainment Production, Distribution, and Performance Company
Mentonic Hero Inc.	71	(12)
General Staffing Company
GENRX LLC	83	(8)
Go--Cart Designer and Supplier
Speedy Go--Carts	91	(4)
Home Inspection Company
Home Inspectors Are We	95	(4)
Information Technology Personnel Agency
Rekve IT Staffing	99	(10)
Online Payment Services
Exactor Technologies, LLC	109	(10)
Online Woodworking Manufacturing & Retailing
U--nique Woodworking	119	(6)
Plumbing Service
Matt's Plumbing and Air Conditioning	125	(6)
Senior Care Facility
Hearts and Hopes Senior Home	131	(6)
Sports Bar and Grille
Stone Oak Sports Bar & Grille	137	(26)
Sports Tournament Organizer
Scramble Sports Tournament Series	163	(44)
Appendixes
Appendix A
Business Plan Template	207	(6)
Fictional Plan 1 - Food Distributor	213	(4)
Fictional Plan 2 - Hardware Store	217	(4)
Appendix B
Associations	221	(2)
Consultants	223	(15)
SBA Regional Offices	238	(1)
Small Business Development Centers	239	(5)
Service Corps of Retired Executives Offices	244	(24)
Venture Capital & Financing Companies	268	(61)
Appendix C
Glossary of Small Business Terms	329	(24)
Appendix D
Cumulative Index	353