- Business Plan Archive: a joint project between John Hopkins' University and the Library of Congress (yes... the library of Congress) containing over 100 actual business plans created and submitted by businesses (some which still exist, others that do not - truth that most business just dont'w ork out). Also includes income statements, executive statements, marketing documents, demographics analyses. (Free) Membership required.
- The Entrepreneurial Group: awesome Yahoo! Group resource. Unlike other "entrepreneur groups" this one - people are actually entrepreneurs!! And are successful!!! WOOHOO! Upon joining the group, they issue a document called "How To Prepare & Present a Successful Funding Request" (38 pages) that walks you through the various pieces of a business plan and includes workbook-like exercises that assist in completing the more difficult sections. Worth joining! (Free) Membership.
- Microsoft Word Business Plan Template: don't knock until you've tried it. Created by BearingPoint.
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Have you checked out PaloAlto Software's Business Plan Pro software? I used it in the past and it really helped me through each step of biz planning. Give it a shot! :)
How much is it?!
Does this focus on financials, or does it consider everything from competitive differentiation and marketing to management team?
I joined TheEntrepreneurialGroup and with membership came the "How To Prepare and Present a Successful Funding Request" which as been great - it's more of a workbook that helps you consider certain points you might have otherwise overlooked.
It focuses on EVERYTHING and you can be as detailed or as simplified as you want.
Good to know. Although our perception of a business plan has changed drastically, even in the 13 since we posted our business plan resources.
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