Streetwise Business Plans: Create a Business Plan to Supercharge Your Profits! [Paperback]

Michele Cagan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Streetwise | Publication Date: October 12, 2006

Nearly half of all new businesses fail within the first two years. To beat these odds, a new business needs a plan. "Streetwise Business Plans with CD" shows readers how to create a professional business plan in no time flat. This book explains how to use a business plan to establish a sound business, develop a complete marketing strategy and forecast change. The CD includes useful sample material for use in creating the ultimate business plan. "Streetwise Business Plans with CD" is an updated edition of a long-standing successful title. It provides multiple samples of pre-written text for every part of your plan. It includes two complete sample business plans. Whether they're expanding an established enterprise or opening a one-person shop, readers get their new business off to a good start with "Streetwise Business Plans"!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I like the book, and would not hesitate to recommend it." -- -Janet Holloway, Director, Kentucky Small Business Development Center --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Michele Cagan, C.P.A. (Baltimore, MD), focused her career on providing accounting, tax and planning services to small businesses. She teaches accounting and computer skills to community college students and private business owners and is author of A Beginner's Guide to Navigating Wall Street, An Insider's Guide to Surviving the Audit Process and Streetwise Structuring Your Business.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (October 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593376200
• ISBN-13: 978-1593376208
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #546,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #75 in Books > Business & Investing > Small Business & Entrepreneurship > Business Plans

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Package! - THIS ONE WORKS., August 30, 2005

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Paper Mulberry- G. Hampton "PaperGuy" (Newhall, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Streetwise Complete Business Plan with Software: Interactive Software to Quickly Create a Powerful Business Plan (with CD-ROM) with CDROM (Paperback)

I have purchased probably 5 business plan books and software packages over the last 8 years. None of them were clear enough or easy enough to get me through the process of writing a good, complete business plan. This one really works. I sat down with the book and software, and over the course of a week, wrote a business plan that has received great results. Every business owner needs a business plan and this is somethig that you really do have to do for yourself. Unfortunately, writing a good business plan does not come easily to many people. This book will get you through the process, and you will end up with a good plan.
My only complaint is that the software is windows only.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Novices and Pros, January 9, 2004

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James Sadler (Plano, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Streetwise Complete Business Plan with Software: Interactive Software to Quickly Create a Powerful Business Plan (with CD-ROM) with CDROM (Paperback)

From time to time I have a client who needs a business plan. Most have no idea where to begin and really no desire to write a plan. I would often be asked to write the plan for them, but without a real template or software geared to it, it was like re-inventing the wheel everytime.

A few months ago I picked up this book, and the accompanying software, and my job was suddenly made easier. The instructions are easy to folllow and the software is easy to use, a plus for a non-technical type like myself. Right now I'm even using it to put together my own business plan.

If you are seeking an easy to read and use guide to business plans, I recommend this one.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Writer's Block? Get started now!, February 10, 2005

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yowzers14 (Central Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Streetwise Complete Business Plan with Software: Interactive Software to Quickly Create a Powerful Business Plan (with CD-ROM) with CDROM (Paperback)

I am an proficient writer, but I had never written a business plan before, so I had trouble getting started. Of the three books I purchased on writing business plans, this one was the most helpful because it provides "lead ins" to get me started, with suggestions for elaborating on details. For example, "Our key competitive advantage is..." The lead-ins are tailored for varying business sizes--from small start-ups to large establishments.

Over a few days, I was able to assemble a skeleton of a business plan. After researching my industry for marketing and competition, I was able to fill in the sections I had outlined with the use of the book. My business plan was well-received by bankers and business people. It gave me confidence from having done thorough research on operating the business.

I had bought a used paperback version (without software) on Amazon for $6.00. In hindsight, the software may have saved typing time. I couldn't have written my business plan without this book!