Bankable Business Plans: Second Edition (Paperback)

~ Edward G. Rogoff (Author), Jeff Bezos (Foreword)
Key Phrases: net fixed assets, operating expenses, trade payables, Total Assets, Net Worth, Profit Before Taxes (more...)

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"Here's the book entrepreneurs have been waiting for . . . a no-nonsense approach to putting in writing what lenders and investors demand to see. [This book] tells entrepreneurs exactly how to pull together what they need before they see the people with the money."  —Frank Hoy, professor of business, University of Texas–El Paso

"I believe [Rogoff's] experiences with his own successful ventures and as a professor of entrepreneurship make him an excellent person to guide you from initial idea through the creation of an effective plan that will serve the needs of your customers and investors."  —Jeff Bezos, CEO, Amazon.com

"An indispensable guide to creating the kind of business plan that banks want to support. . . . A clear, well-written, informative book that teaches readers how to craft a winning strategy and be strong business managers and successful entrepreneurs."  —Norman J. DeLuca, managing director of commercial banking and financial services, FleetBoston Financial

Winner of the 2008 Silver Axiom Business Book Award in the category of Self-Employment/Home-Based Business

Product Description

The secrets behind creating compelling and successful business plans sure to attract financial backers are revealed step-by-step in this invaluable guide. Containing detailed information on Risk Management Association (RMA) data and clear explanations of the guidelines that banks, venture capital firms, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) use to grant loans and other financial support to businesses, the resource equips potential business owners with a wealth of knowledge on lending procedures. Hundreds of useful ideas for developing, operating, marketing, and building a profitable business are included as are copious examples and resources for further study. By demonstrating how to make each business plan uniquely suited to a particular endeavor—such as home-based businesses, sole proprietorships, and franchise operations—this comprehensive handbook ensures that anyone can embark on a new business venture with confidence.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 275 pages
• Publisher: Rowhouse Publishing; 2nd edition (September 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979152208
• ISBN-13: 978-0979152207
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #44,681 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the bunch, October 18, 2007

By	Tara Costello (Maplewood, New Jersey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am in the middle of starting my own small business. I bought 4 different books on business plan writing and this one is the one that I kept referring to. It is by far the best of the bunch. It's very readable, and it is organized so well that I was able to use it as a reference book while I was working on my plan. I also used their online tool too, which helped me generate preliminary financials to take to the bank (and to my now first investor). Overall, if you are at any point of the seemingly daunting task of writing a business plan, this book is the best one I found to get you through it.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Aid to Anyone Starting or Trying Refinance A Business, October 10, 2007

By	Richard S. Rosenstein (Brookline, MA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Having spent my legal career advising clients who are either seeking financing or trying to resurrect failing businesses, I am constantly amazed at the absolute lack of insight that most of them bring to their own business. When they present plans to lenders and potential investors it becomes clear to me that they have not done the thinking or the research which are necessary to convince anyone of their vision for their company. I have read and given copies of Dr. Rogoff's excellent book to a number of clients and look forward to reading the 2nd edition. This book is a clear road map for any serious business person. More importantly the tools in this book will allow a business person to gain the kind of understanding of their own business which will help them avoid making unfortunate missteps. Anyone who is serious about obtaining financing for a business either existing or startup needs to follow the plan set forth in Bankable Business Plans. I plan to continue to make this book one of my top recommendation to my clients, before they approach investors or lenders.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good guide to raising money for your business, November 17, 2007

By	Amit - See all my reviews

For anybody who wants to raise money for their new business, this book is a must read.

I am toying with the idea of starting a IT consulting company and this book has forced me to really think things through. It is not easy to get a succesful venture started and it helps if you do all the hard work before you meet with potential investors.