The fast and easy way to construct a winning business plan
If you're looking to establish, expand, or re-energize a business, the best place to start is with a sound business plan—and this new edition of Business Plans Kit For Dummies is here to help you get you started. From getting your hands on start-up money from investors to successfully growing or reimaging your venture, it offers everything you need to craft a well-defined business plan that will set you on a course to get your business moving in the right direction.
Are you unsure how to draft objectives for managers or deal with displacement? Are you new to hiring employees and need help grasping the ins and outs of creating a new business? No worries! Business Plans Kit For Dummies is brimming with all the tools and expert guidance you need to bring a successful business plan to life and keep your company afloat in any economic environment. Including the latest tips and resources, and packed with lots of helpful examples and sample forms, it offers everything you need to craft a winning business plan and increase the likelihood your business will not only survive, but thrive!
- Create a sound business plan and clear mission statement
- Establish and assess your goals and objectives
- Get start-up money in any economy
- Increase your business' chances of financial success
If you're a small business owner, investor, or entrepreneur looking for expert guidance on developing and implementing a strategic plan to help your business succeed, Business Plans Kit For Dummies has you covered!
Business Plans Kit For Dummies| Steven D. Peterson (Author), Peter E. Jaret (Author), Barbara Findlay Schenck (Author)| For Dummies
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part 1: Getting Started with Business Plans
CHAPTER 1: Powering Up for Business Success
CHAPTER 2: Developing the Idea That Powers Your Plan
CHAPTER 3: Defining Your Business Purpose and Structure
Part 2: Developing Your Plan’s Components
CHAPTER 4: Understanding Changing Conditions, Customers, and Competition
CHAPTER 5: Charting Your Strategic Direction
CHAPTER 6: Describing Your Business and Its Capabilities
CHAPTER 7: Crafting Your Marketing Plan
CHAPTER 8: Finding Your Funding
CHAPTER 9: Tallying Your Financial Situation
Part 3: Tailoring Your Plan to Fit Your Business
CHAPTER 10: Planning for a One-Person Business
CHAPTER 11: Planning for a Small Business
CHAPTER 12: Planning for a Virtual Business
CHAPTER 13: Planning for an Established Business
CHAPTER 14: Planning for a Nonprofit Organization
CHAPTER 15: Planning in a Transformed World
Part 4: Making the Most of Your Plan
CHAPTER 16: Putting Your Plan Together
CHAPTER 17: Implementing Your Plan
Part 5: The Part of Tens
CHAPTER 18: Ten Signs That Your Plan May Need an Overhaul
CHAPTER 19: Ten Questions to Ask Before You Finish Your Business Plan
Appendix: What You Can Find Online
Index
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