BUSINESS PLANNING RESOURCES

Before you write the first sentence of your business plan, there are a number of issues that you need to consider. These resources will help you make those decisions and create a better business plan.

• Business Plan Checklist
• Business Plan Outline
• Employees or Independent Contractors
• Choosing a Legal Structure
• License, Permits, & Tax Requirements
• Business Feasibility
  • Management
  • Market
  • Money
  • Personal Factors
• Simple Break-Even Analysis
• Marketing Issues
  • Choosing a Retail location
  • Competing with Mass Merchandisers
  • How to Price your Products & Services
  • Researching Markets for Service Businesses
• Planning Issues
  • Construction Firms
  • Retailers
  • Service Firms
  • Small Manufacturers