business plans handbook

Business Plans Handbook

The Business Plans section is composed of actual business plans written by entrepreneurs in North America who are seeking financing for their business.

Business Plans - Volume 01

Contains articles like Accounting Consulting Business Plan , Aerospace Supplier Business Plan , Bed and Breakfast Business Plan , Biscotti Bakery Business Plan , Business Consulting v1 Business Plan , Business Consulting v2 Business Plan , Car Wash Business Plan , Crane Service Business Plan , Diaper Delivery Business Plan , Editorial Services Business Plan , etc…

Business Plans - Volume 02

Contains articles like Automobile Assembly Business Plan , Freelance Editor v1 Business Plan , Freelance Editor v2 Business Plan , Kennel Business Plan , Maternity Aid Business Plan , Media Producer v1 Business Plan , Media Producer v2 Business Plan , Media Producer v3 Business Plan , Microbrewery v1 Business Plan , Microbrewery v2 Business Plan , etc…

Business Plans - Volume 03

Contains articles like Auto Accessories and Detailing v1 Business Plan , Auto Accessories and Detailing v2 Business Plan , Carpet Cleaning Service Business Plan , Computer Matchmaking Service Business Plan , Dance & Skate Outfitter Business Plan , Dial-It Service Business Plan , Dry Cleaner Business Plan , Fast Food v1 Business Plan , Fast Food v2 Business Plan , Food Processor Business Plan , etc…

Business Plans - Volume 04

Contains articles like Audio Production Service Business Plan , Automotive Dealer Group Business Plan , Automotive Repair Service Business Plan , Bed & Breakfast Business Plan , Bottled Water Manufacturer Business Plan , Child Transportation Service Business Plan , Coffee House Business Plan , Coffee Roaster Business Plan , Direct Mail Outlet Business Plan , Emu Ranch Business Plan , etc…

Business Plans - Volume 05

Contains articles like Bagel Shop Business Plan Business Plan , Bread Bakery Business Plan Business Plan , Car Wash Business Plan Business Plan , Cigar Shop Business Plan Business Plan , Computer Reseller Business Plan v2 Business Plan , Detective Agency Business Plan Business Plan , Fire Equipment Retailer Business Plan Business Plan , Franchise Postal Service Business Plan Business Plan , Freight Expediting Business Plan Business Plan , Gift Store Business Plan Business Plan , etc…

Business Plans - Volume 06

Contains articles like Art Glass Studio Business Plan Business Plan , Bed and Breakfast Company Financial Plan and Marketing Strategy Business Plan , Bridal Salon Business Plan Business Plan , Caribbean Cafe Business Plan Business Plan , Chiropractic Office Financial Plan and Marketing Strategy Business Plan , Christmas Ornament Company Business Plan Business Plan , Cookie Shop Business Plan Business Plan , Food Manufacturer Business Plan Business Plan , Hair Salon Business Plan Business Plan , Investor Trading Software Company Business Plan Business Plan , etc…

Business Plans - Volume 07

Contains articles like Accounting Service Business Plan , Auto Sales Company Business Plan , Bowling Alley Business Plan , Desktop Publishing Company Business Plan , Display Technology Company Business Plan , Financial Services Company Business Plan , General Contracting Company Business Plan , Healthcare Software Company Business Plan , Hotel Resort Business Plan , Limited Liability Company Business Plan , etc…

Business Plans - Volume 08

Contains articles like Advertising Agency Business Plan , Aftermarket Internet Applications Business Plan , Charity Youth Hockey Tournament Business Plan , Chemical Manufacturer Business Plan , Convenience Store & Bait Shop Business Plan , Creative Agency Business Plan , Dentist Business Plan , Discount Internet Securities Broker Business Plan , Energy Solutions Company Business Plan , Gourmet Foods Company Business Plan , etc…

Business Plans - Volume 09

Contains articles like Airline Company Business Plan , Business Development Firm Business Plan , Caviar Company Business Plan , Computer Training Service Business Business Plan , Concert Promotions Company Business Plan , Counseling Center Business Plan , Dollar Store Business Plan , Electronic Document Security Company Business Plan , Financial Services Company Business Plan , Golf Driving Range Business Plan , etc…

Business Plans - Volume 10

Contains articles like Automotive Repair Service Business Plan , Bioterrorism Prevention Organization Business Plan , Bistro and Wine Bar Business Plan , Coatings Inspection Company Business Plan , Event Photography Service Business Plan , Fertilizer & Commodity Chemicals Company Business Plan , Food, Diet, & Nutrition Company Business Plan , Golf Grip Manufacturer Business Plan , Holistic Health Center Business Plan , Home Décor Products Manufacturer Business Plan , etc…

Business Plans - Volume 11

Contains articles like Adventure Travel Lodging Company Business Plan , Brewpub Business Plan , Cigar Company Business Plan , Construction Development & Real Estate Firm Business Plan , Construction and Home Rehabilitation Company Business Plan , Daycare Facility Business Plan , Giftware Company Business Plan , Handmade Greeting Card Company Business Plan , Handyman Service Business Plan , Homeless Shelter Business Plan , etc…

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Before you begin writing your business plan, consider four core questions:

• What service or product does your business provide and what needs does it fill?
• Who are the potential customers for your product or service and why will they purchase it from you?
• How will you reach your potential customers?
• Where will you get the financial resources to start your business?

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Business Plans Handbook

A compilation of actual business plans developed by small businesses throughout North America.  Business Plans Handbook is part of Gale Virtual Reference Library.  Use the link above to access the online collection.

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Books and Video on Developing and Writing Business Plans

• The business plan workbook   / Colin Barrow, Paul Barrow, Robert Brown. London : Kogan Page, 2005. Online Access. Print: TC Wilson Library Business Reference HD30.28 .B3685 2005
• Plan as you go business plan . Entrepreneur Press, 2008.  TC Wilson Library HD30.28 .B4569 2008 Regular Loan 
• How to prepare a business plan .  Kogan Page, 2008.  Online Access.
• The business plan [videorecording]   / writer/director, Suzi Taylor ; producer, Suzi Taylor ; VEA. Hamilton, NJ : Films for the Humanities and Sciences, [2010] TC Walter Smart Learning Commons HD30.28 .B8525 2010
• Business planning for turbulent times : new methods for applying scenarios   / edited by Rafael Ramirez, John W. Selsky and Kees van der Heijden. London ; Washington : Earthscan, 2010. TC Wilson Library HD30.28 .B848 2010
• Entrepreneur's guide to writing business plans and proposals .  Praeger, 2008. Online Access.
• Creating a business plan : expert solutions to everyday challenges .  Boston, Mass. : Harvard Business School Pub., c2007. TC Wilson Library HD30.28 .C73 2007
• Writing a convincing business plan .  Barron's, 2008. TC Wilson Library HD30.28 .D477 2008 Regular Loan 
• How to write a business plan   / Brian Finch. London ; Philadelphia : Kogan Page, 2010.zz TC Wilson Library HD30.28 .F562 2010
• Ernst & Young Business Plan Guide .  John Wiley, 2007. TC Wilson Library HD62.5 .S556 2007 Regular Loan br>
• Seven step business plan .  Pelican Publishing Co, 2007.  TC Wilson Library HD30.28 .H6725 2007 Regular Loan 
• How to write a business plan .  Mike McKeever. Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2007. Online Access
• The new business road test : what entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan   / John W. Mullins. Harlow, England ; New York : Prentice Hall/Financial Times, 2006. TC Wilson Library Reserve HD62.5 .M85 2006
• Anatomy of a Business Plan: a step by step guide to building a business and securing your company's future .  7th edition. 2008. Online Access.
• Entrepreneurial finance: finance and business strategies for the serious entrepreneur   / Steven Rogers ; with Roza Makonnen. New York : McGraw-Hill, c2009. Online Access.
• The Business Plan: How to Win Your Investors Confidence   / by Gerald Schwetje, Sam Vaseghi. Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2007. Online Access.
• The due diligence handbook: corporate governance, risk management and business planning  / Linda S. Spedding. Amsterdam ; Boston ; London : CIMA, 2009. Online Access.
• The marketing plan workbook   / John Westwood. London ; Sterling, VA : Kogan Page, 2005. TC Wilson Library Business Reference HF5415.13 .W482 2005  [Table of contents ]--  http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip053/2004026585.html 

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Business Plans Handbook

Sample business plans, templates, listings, glossary and bibliography.

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Sample business plans, templates, listings, glossary and bibliography. Comprising sample plans from entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in North America, the collection includes diverse sectors such as manufacturing, retail, and services, with only company names and addresses altered.

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Business Plans Handbook

Business Plans Handbook  is a multi-volume 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, each  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. Madison Public Library owns volumes 1-56.

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The Business Plans Handbook is multi-volume reference work that collects sample business plans in 1000s of industries and business specialties.  Business Plan Handbook is an excellent resource to consult when you're crafting your own business plan and you're looking for a sample plan to structure your own : 

Accessing The Business Plans Handbook

The Business Plans Handbook is not a stand-alone database, it is part of another resource, the  Gale Virtual Reference Library.

To find the Gale Virtual Reference Library , navigate your browser to this URL : 

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This will start your session in Gale Virtual Reference Library .   Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database that offers access to 100s of reference works.  We need to locate The Business Plans Handbook .  To begin, click on e-books :  

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On the left hand side, you'll see a collection of al the subjects for the reference works in  Gale Virtual Reference Library .  To find the Business Plans Handbook click on the  Collections heading for Business  :  

This will generate a list of reference works offered by the  Gale Virtual Reference Library on business.  Look for the  The Business Plans Handbook alphabetized among the other titles:

This will limit all your searches to be contained in the Business Plans Handbook.  On the right hand side, enter the term of type of business or industry you are searching for : 

This will generate a list of sample plans in the Business Plans Handbook related to your search term.  Click on any plan you want to explore : 

The business plans tend to be 10 - 20 pages long. You are welcome to export any of the plans, either by email, or saving locally to your computer.  Look for the icons on the right hand side : 

NOTE : The Business Plans Handbook will not have Business Plans for every business imaginable.  You may have to use flexibility or imagination.  If you're looking for a business plan for a "Skateboarding Shop" you may have to look for "Bicycle Shop" or even "Sporting Goods Store."

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Business Plans Handbook: A Compilation of Actual Business Plans Developed By Small Businesses Throughout North America 2 Hardcover – November 6, 1995

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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.

• Print length 584 pages
• Language English
• Publisher Gale Research Inc
• Publication date November 6, 1995
• Dimensions 8.6 x 1.5 x 11 inches
• ISBN-10 0810393956
• ISBN-13 978-0810393950
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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gale Research Inc; 2nd edition (November 6, 1995)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 584 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0810393956
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0810393950
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.7 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.6 x 1.5 x 11 inches
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