[ashleycooper122]

How do I begin to write a business plan

[ScottGem]

There are whole books written about this so its hard to answer you in the limited scope of a forum like this.

There are software packages that will help you format a plan based on an interview like process.

You can also contact sba.gov or score.org. Both have a lot of help freely available to startups.

[Clough]

Hi, ashleycooper122!

What kind of business is this concerning, please? Also, are you looking for how to do this for your own business?

Thanks!

[CoachMaria]

Ashley,

Here is a list of business plan resources. Free to fee. Templates, samples, and information.

http://www.TheResourceQueen.com/businessplans.htl

[Clough]

Hi again, ashleycooper122!

If you put the following two words, Business Plans or singularly, Plan into the search function at the top of this page, you will find many, many links to threads where the topic of business plans has been addressed.

Thanks!

[matsonian]

The first question is what is the purpose of your BP? If it is to get financing, go out and get Business Plan Pro or some behemoth type program like that to create a plan that meets the important standards of your banker.

However, if you are just trying to create a plan for the success of your business, try a strategic business plan and a software like QuickPlanner Plus. Strategic plans better define your goals and objectives and the progams needed to achieve them.

http://www.quickplannerplus.com

[Wondergirl]

Your public library has books and other materials on this. You can even get SCORE's phone number and help from a retired exec.

[MeMac]

Check out the Small Business Administration website. They have an article on how to write a business plan and the outline for one showing what it should contain in it.

Mac

[Clough]

It still would help to know what kind of business plan this is concerning, because, depending on what type of business it is, it might not be all that hard to write the business plan.

[Stringer]

All the above are very helpful and informative responses to your question. But Clough is right, if we knew more about the type of business and what the Business Plan was for we could possibly focus more directly on helping you.

As Wondergirl said, the library is a great source and so are the websites mentioned.

Here are some "easy" books on Business plans that could help:

"The Complete Book of Business Plans" -Covelio Hazelgren
(Easy read)

"The Market Planning Book" -Bangs (Some simple plans)

Stringer

[ronex]

Well do you want the detail format.I am the student of business... if you want the format I caould help...

[excon]

Hello ron:

Most business plans need to be spelled correctly and they don't use text speech. If I was looking for someone to help me with my business plan, I don't think I'd give you a call.

excon