Business Plans Kit for Dummies
Chapter One
Starting Your Planning Engine
In This Chapter
* Understanding the contents, use, and value of a business plan
* Identifying the people who will read your plan
* Setting your business time frame and milestones
* Launching the business-planning process
Because you're holding this book, the task of writing a business plan has
probably made its way to the top of your to-do list. Now you want to
know what's involved in the process and which actions to take first when
writing your business plan.
Well, that's exactly what this first chapter of Business Plans Kit For Dummies,
2nd Edition, is all about. It confirms your hunch that business planning is not
only important, but also essential - when you start your business and at
every growth stage along the way. Plus, it helps you think clearly about why
you need a business plan, who your business plan is for, what key components
you need to include, and what kind of time frame is reasonable.
Writing a business plan is a big task, but this book makes it manageable, a ... read full excerpt from Business Plans Kit For Dummies ebook
