Maybe a potential investor has asked to see your plan by Tuesday. Perhaps you need a business plan to present at an upcoming staff meeting. Possibly you just want to get your business off the ground as quickly as possible. Business Plan In A Day was created for busy people like you. This book delivers the critical, time-tested information and tools you need to develop a well-constructed and effective plan—quickly and efficiently. Features step-by-step checklists, easy-to-use worksheets, a sample plan, financials made easy, formatting guidelines, online resources, and more. Business Plan In A Day , 2nd ed . was designed to help you successfully achieve your goal. It's for people who need a business plan • Seek financing from a bank or other lender• Approach investors, such as angel investors or venture capitalists• Create a new business or expand an existing one• Report to management on department or team plans• Set goals with, inform, and motivate team members or employees• Enter a business plan competition or complete a college business plan project• Plan the strategy and direction of a company
This is the third book I've read on business plans, and it's simultaneously the most concise, most clearly written, and best at giving an overall picture of the process. There were several points that were not addressed in the other books I read.