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1 Benefits of Writing a Business Plan |
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Why Write a Business Plan? |
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2 Do You Really Want to Own a Business? |
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Self-Evaluation Exercises |
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How to Use the Self-Evaluation Lists |
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Reality Check: Banker's Analysis |
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3 Choosing the Right Business |
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Be Sure You Like Your Business |
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Taste, Trends, and Technology: How Will the Future Affect Your Business? |
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Break-Even Analysis: Will Your Business Make Money? |
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What You Have Accomplished |
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4 Potential Sources of Money to Start or Expand Your Small Business |
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Common Money Sources to Start or Expand a Business |
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Additional Money Sources for an Existing Business |
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If No One Will Finance Your Business, Try Again |
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Secondary Sources of Financing for Start-Ups or Expansions |
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5 Your Resume and Financial Statement |
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Draft Your Business Accomplishment Resume |
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Draft Your Personal Financial Statement |
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6 Your Profit and Loss Forecast |
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What Is a Profit and Loss Forecast? |
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Determine Your Average Cost of Sales |
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Complete Your Profit and Loss Forecast |
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Review Your Profit and Loss Forecast |
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7 Your Cash Flow Forecast and Capital Spending Plan |
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Prepare Your Capital Spending Plan |
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Prepare Your Cash Flow Forecast |
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Required Investment for Your Business |
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8 Write Your Marketing and Personnel Plans |
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9 Editing and Finalizing Your Business Plan |
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Decide How to Organize Your Plan |
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Write Final Portions of Your Plan |
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Create Title Page and Table of Contents |
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Consider Using a Business Consultant |
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10 Selling Your Business Plan |
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How to Ask for the Money You Need |
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How to Approach Different Backers |
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What to Do When Someone Says "Yes" |
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Plan in Advance for Legal Details |
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11 After You Open---Keeping on the Path to Success |
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Watch Out for Problem Areas |
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12 Good Resources for Small Businesses |
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Magazines---Continuing Small Business Help |
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Online Business Resources |
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A Business Plan for a Small Service Business |
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B Business Plan for a Manufacturing Business |
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C Business Plan for Project Development |
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Installing the Files Onto Your Computer |
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Using the Business Plan Files |
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