Writing a Winning Business Plan
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Whether you intend to start a new business or expand an existing one, you will need to develop a business plan.  Not only is your plan necessary to acquire financing through a bank or government organization, but the business plan, if developed properly, can be used as a road map to guide you and your business through the difficult periods.  Below outlines the components to writing a winning business plan.

It is recommended that you prepare the business plan yourself so that you get the full appreciation of the venture and what it involves.  In addition, by doing the plan yourself, you can better determine whether the idea is feasible in your geographic area.
 

PLEASE NOTE:  You can save yourself a GREAT deal of time and frustration by obtaining a software program that will help prepare the business plan for you.  Two of the BEST software programs for creating a business plan are Business Plan Pro and Biz Plan Builder.  They are described below in greater detail under the "Additional Resources" section.
 
 

Additional Resources:
 

• Business Plan Pro is one of the best software programs I've ever come across that helps you create a professional business plan.  It asks you a series of questions, and when answered, the software compiles the information and creates the business plan.  What's best of all is, "Business Plan Pro" comes with over 500 pre-written sample business plans in every industry imaginable. If you choose, you can easily edit any one of the 500 sample plans to suit the way you intend to operate the business.

 
• Biz Plan Builder is another great business planning software program which tells you everything you need to know about starting a business and preparing a GREAT business plan. I have used Biz Plan Builder in the past and it thoroughly explains precisely the KEY ingredients to writing a perfect business plan. The software allows you to easily create a business plan as well as detailed forecasted financial statements. It also comes with a number of professionally developed sample business plans which will help get the financing you need to start or expand your business. For additional information on Biz Plan Builder and the other helpful business resources they have developed, click here.