Anonymous
Posted Mon Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 2004
I only skimmed this but it is apparent that this book fills the gap many have and will find in establishing exactly what a business plan is in concept and PRESENTATION. Excellent job.. only constructive feedback is that perhaps more examples of finished written business plans be incorporated to show how the plan should be documented for presentation to financiers or backers.
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Posted Sun Feb 07 00:00:00 EST 2010
This book has proven invaluable in helping to stay organized and to know what tasks I should be concentrating on in order to ensure that I start my business effectively and efficiently. The author has done a great job of covering the most important subjects and in a logical manner helping me to organize my thoughts and stay on track.
I would recommend this to any entrepreneur or anyone looking to open a new business that is concerned with ensuring they concentrate on the right things at the right time.
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Posted Fri Jan 19 00:00:00 EST 2001
If you're starting a new business or restructuring a current one, this is THE BIBLE that will guide you through every inicial aspect.
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Overview
This number-one selling business planning guide in the U.S. includes expert help, worksheets to jumpstart the process, a sample business plan, tips on impressing funders, winning tips for competitions, and more. Used in the top business schools throughout the nation, including Stanford; M.I.T.; University of Denver; Hass School of Business, UC Berkeley; and Cornell. Hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs have used this book to launch their businesses.
Named by Inc. and Forbes magazines as one of the top ten essential books for small business, this fully revised and updated fifth edition of Successful Business Plan: Secrets & Strategies is a complete, step-by-step guide to researching and writing a business plan to get your company funded!
With a foreword by legendary venture capitalist John Doerr, Successful Business Plan: Secrets & Strategies is packed with insider tips and insightful advice on writing and formatting a business plan that will stand out from the crowd.
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Entrepreneur, author, and nationally syndicated columnist Rhonda Abrams is widely recognized as one of the leading experts on entrepreneurship and small business. Rhonda’s column for USA Today, “Small Business Strategies,” the most widely distributed column on small business and entrepreneurship in the United States, reaches tens of millions of readers each week. She has written more than a dozen other books on entrepreneurship and her books have sold more than a million copies. Sign up for her monthly newsletter at planningshop.com.
Table of Contents
SECTION I Starting the Process Chapter 1: The Successful Business Chapter 2: Getting Your Plan Started Chapter 3: Making Your Plan Compelling
SECTION II Business Plan Components Chapter 4: The Executive Summary Chapter 5: Company Desciption Chapter 6: Industry Analysis & Trends Chapter 7: Target Market Chapter 8: The Competition Chapter 9: Strategic Position & Risk Assessment Chapter 10: Marketing Plan & Sales Strategy Chapter 11: Operations Chapter 12: Technology Plan Chapter 13: Management & Organization Chapter 14: Social Responsibility & Sustainability Chapter 15: Development, Milestones & Exit Plan Chapter 16: The Financials Chapter 17: The Plan's Appendix
SECTION III Putting the Plan to Work Chapter 18: Preparing, Presenting & Sending Out Your Plan Chapter 19: Looking for Money Chapter 20: Using Your Plan for Classes & Competitions Chapter 21: Internal Planning for Existing Businesses & Corporations Chapter 22: Time-Saving Tips
SECTION IV Reference