Business Plans Made Easy: It's Not as Hard as You Think [Paperback]

Mark Henricks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 25, 1999

For many small-business owners, the thought of writing a business plan can be intimidating. But writing a winning business plan doesn't have to be difficult. In this enjoyable, easy-to-read guide, small-business expert Mark Henricks takes readers step-by-step through every aspect of creating and using a successful business plan.

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From the Back Cover

Your Easy-to-Use Guide to Creating & Using Successful Business Plans

Whether you're just starting out or already running a business, a business plan can be the most important factor in your success. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs neglect this important step because the thought of writing a business plan can be intimidating. But creating an effective business plan doesn't have to be difficult.

In this enjoyable, easy-to-read guide, Mark Henricks shares with you proven tehcniques, hints and tips for easily creating results-getting business plans that match your exact needs.

Unlike many books, which only cover the basics, this comprehensive guide shows you step-by-step how to create and use different kinds of targeted business plans for obtaining start-up or expansion capital, attracting top employees, finding partners, monitoring your business's performance and much, much more.

About the Author

One of the country's most expreienced and prolific business writers, Mark Henricks has written more than 1,000 articles on business, technology and investing, including Entrepreneur Magazine's monthly "Cutting Edge" small business management column. He is also the author of "Selling to Uncle Sam"

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Product Details

• Paperback: 324 pages
• Publisher: Entrepreneur Press (April 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891984055
• ISBN-13: 978-1891984051
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,710,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sample Business Plans, May 1, 2007

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John Schinter (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Business Plans Made Easy (Paperback)

I have to infrequently write business plans to support new initiatives, and this book is PERFECT. It is a simple format, and includes many sample business plans to get you started right away.

If you need to write a business plan FAST - and want to have a great reference book to help you through the process - this is your book!

In addition, the following book also had great sample business plans.
"Business Plans That Work for Your Small Business (CCH Business Owner's Toolkit series)"

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant Surprise, March 27, 2000

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Barbara Howard - See all my reviews

This review is from: Business Plans Made Easy: It's Not as Hard as You Think (Paperback)

When you are in marketing, you have to stay on top of every aspect all of the time. So many business/marketing plan books are either not complete, current, too technical or not technical enough! I took this book out from my local library, and I like it so much, I am purchasing it. I find it easy to read -- the layout is wonderful including special tip boxes throughout that address everything from plan pitfalls to buzzwords. (One does need to learn the current lingo after all -- it is changing so fast.) There are also solutions to basic questions like: Should I go for venture capital or look for strategic partnerships? Top all this off with a helpful listing of Small-Business Friendly Banks. Like I said, this book is a pleasant surprise.