Creating a Business Plan For Dummies (PDF)

Everything you need to know to design a profitable business
plan

Whether you're starting a new business or you've been
trading for a while, Creating a Business Plan For Dummies
covers everything you need to know. Figure out whether your
business idea is likely to work, how to identify your strategic
advantage, and what you can do to gain an edge on the competition.
Discover why a business plan doesn't have to be a thrity-page
document that takes days to write, but can be a simple process that
you do in stages as you work through your business concept. Learn
how to prepare an elevator pitch, create a start-up budget, and
create realistic sales projections. Discover how to predict and
manage expenses, and assemble a financial forecast that enables you
to calculate your break-even. Look at the risk involved in this
business and experiment with different scenarios to see if
you're on the right track.

* Explains how to create a one-page business plan in just a few
hours

* Takes a simple step-by-step approach, focusing on budgets,
financials, and everyday practicalities

* Offers focused guidance on managing cashflow, designing
marketing plans, and establishing a long-term vision for your
business

* Includes access to downloadable templates and worksheets, as
well as helpful online audio and video components

* Written by Veechi Curtis, bestselling author and business
consultant

A good business plan is the first step to success for any new
business, and getting it right can mean the difference between big
profits and big trouble. Creating a Business Plan For
Dummies gives you the detailed advice you need to design a
great business plan that will guide your business from concept to
reality.