Julie Said:

On average, how many pages should a business plan be for a sole proprietorship?

We Answered:

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* Writing a Convincing Business Plan by Arthur R. DeThomas Ph.D., Lin Grensing-Pophal
* The Definitive Business Plan: The Fast Track to Intelligent Business Planning for Executives and Entrepreneurs (2nd Edition) by Richard Stutely
* The Complete Book of Business Plans: Simple Steps to Writing a Powerful Business Plan (Small Business Sourcebooks) by Joseph A. Covello
* The One Page Business Plan with CD-ROM by James T., Jr. Horan

There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Theodore Said:

I need help writing a business plan for an upcoming venture. What's the best resource for writing it? Sould we

We Answered:

I agree to check with the SBA and check out SCORE.

http://www.score.org/

http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/…

I would check sites like Riley Guide for information on writing and putting togther a business plan
http://www.rileyguide.com/steps.html

Carrie Said:

What are the best resources for writing a persuasive business plan for a new business?

We Answered:

http://sbdcnet.org/SBIC/bplans.php
The SBDCs are free, non-profit and nationwide. This page has the business plan info, but go to the main page and locate an office near you for some free help polishing your business plan and with any other aspects of starting up your business.

Joy Said:

where to find good business plan resources?

We Answered:

Here are some resources that can help you write your business plan:

- SBA Business Plan Basics http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/pla…
- PowerHomeBiz.com Creating a Business Plan section http://www.powerhomebiz.com/startup/busi…
- Entrepreneur.com Writing a Business Plan section http://www.entrepreneur.com/bizplan/0,72…

You may also want to review some sample business plans to see how it actually looks like:

- Bplans.com http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.c…
- MOOT Corp Business Plan competition winners
http://www.businessplans.org/businesspla…
- VFinance - View hundreds of real business plans in pdf format. http://www.vfinance.com/home.asp?bps=1&T…
- Business Owners Toolkit Sample business plans and information on how to create a plan. http://www.toolkit.cch.com/tools/buspln_…
- PlanWare Planning software and information. http://www.planware.org/
- Virtual Business Plan Walk through the design of a business plan. http://www.bizplanit.com/vplan.html
- SBA Business Planning Guide http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/pla…
- Small Business Advancement Center http://www.sbaer.uca.edu/business_plan/b…
- Sample Business Plan General planning guide created by the Canadian Business Service Center. http://www.cbsc.org/servlet/ContentServe…
- Business Plans Index - A subject guide to sample business plans and profiles for specific business types from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. http://216.183.184.20/subject/business/b…

Some recommended books are :

- Business Plans Kit for Dummies
- The Complete Book of Business Plans : Simple Steps to Writing a Powerful Business Plan
- Writing Business Plans That Get Results : A Step-By-Step Guide
- Business Plans For Dummies®
- Your First Business Plan : A Simple Question and Answer Format Designed to Help You Write Your Own Plan

Hope that the above resources help

Jill Said:

i'm working on writing financials for a business plan, what resources for gathering info?

We Answered:

gather demographics from your local chamber of commerce.

market analysis is your own work; how you think the demographics of the community , the current resources (your competition) will impact your business. You want to show that the community NEEDS your business.

Other financial projections and formulas can be acquired form resources at restaurant / clothing store associations, and other professional / trade / industry publications.

Good luck.

Leonard Said:

What's a good sites or resources to find info for a business plan to open a movie theater?

We Answered:

All you have to do is have the headings

Background Information
The BUsiness Proposal
Location
The propeiters
The Market (including any market research you have completede)
Customers
Competitors
Promotion
Any capital purchases you make
Turnover
Expenditure

Then include a sales forecast and this shoudl relate to any market research done ont he business, also then you need to ddraw up a cashflow, If you fill in the information under all these headings this will be the perfect business plan.