Assignment
•Identify the key search words and databases for your market, industry and consumer analysis
•Identify the industry sector of your business
Identify trends in that industry and the economy as a whole
Identify the consumer demographics
Identify and analyze the competition
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Business Plan Help
Web resources that provide background information and give some sample business plans.
- BplansBackground information on writing business and marketing plans, as well as samples.
- Center for Business PlanningAward-winning business plans written by students.
- EntrepreneurInformation about elements of a business plan from Entrepreneur magazine. Does not include templates or samples.
- SBA.govInformation on business plans, as well as general information about starting a business from the Small Business Administration.
Overview
A business plan is a formal, written document which includes a financial and market analysis of the business. These plans are often developed as part of the loan applicaion or as a means of formally analyzing a business enterprise. Business plans usually include:
description of the product or service
business history
market analysis
competition analysis
financial information
management structure
growth potential
strength and weakness analysis
E-Books on Business Plans
Find books about writing a business plan in the UIC catalog by searching under the keywords "business plans". Following are some that are avaialable online.
Business Plan Handbook
Publication Date: 2012
Includes a general template, as well as specific plans for about 25 types of companies.
Business Plan Workbook
Publication Date: 2008
Business Plans That Work: A Guide for Small Business
Publication Date: 2004
How to Prepare a Business Plan
Publication Date: 2004
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