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The Secrets to Writing A Successful Business Plan: A Pro Shares A Step-By-Step Guide To Creating A Plan That Gets Results Kindle Edition

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Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan: A Pro Shares a Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Plan that Gets Results by Hal Shelton will open your eyes to insider tips, hints, and techniques for creating a winning business plan and attaining funding.
This second edition maintains the original laser focus on writing the plan. It also adds much material on the vibrant crowdfunding platforms as well as providing a new section on issues faced by early stage companies.
Nearly 50 percent of new businesses fail within five years. A well-thought-out business plan can dramatically turn the odds in your favor. With this easy-to-follow guide, you will (1) Discover why you need a business plan and the best style for you, (2) Receive step-by-step guidance for creating each section of your plan, (3) Get proven strategies for obtaining bank loans and attracting investors, (4) Spend less time writing your plan and more time setting up your business, and (5) Learn how to create a business plan for a nonprofit
This book is for entrepreneurs who are thinking of starting a small business or nonprofit, and for small business owners who want to grow an existing business or solve an operating problem. This book will also help if you are looking for assurance that you are headed in the right direction, seeking help with a section of your business plan that you do not understand, feeling that a section of your business plan is not robust enough and want pointers, or wanting to learn where and how to apply for funding. Entrepreneurs should always surround themselves with mentors and advisors, so you will also find ideas on where to find these valuable resources.
The Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan is packed with actionable advice and real-life examples from Shelton’s experience as a senior executive, SCORE small business mentor, and angel investor.

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Hal Shelton is a seasoned executive with more than 45 years of experience with corporations, nonprofits, and investment organizations. He uses his knowledge and expertise to help small businesses. In the corporate world, Hal most recently was senior vice president and CFO of USEC Inc., the world's leading provider of enriched uranium fuel for commercial nuclear power plants. Hal quarterbacked USEC's $3 billion privatization via an IPO, the largest privatization of a U.S. government activity. Prior to USEC, Hal held senior financial management positions with Sunoco Inc. In addition, he was on the board of directors of RWD Technologies Inc. where he was chairman of the Audit Committee as well as the Special Committee in a successful "going private" transaction. For nonprofits, Hal has been a board member, vice chair, treasurer and mentor for the SCORE Association - a volunteer organization that provides education and training to small businesses. As a SCORE mentor, Hal helps small businesses take advantage of new business opportunities, develop business plans, and find and qualify for financing, with the goal of increasing the business's value and adding jobs. In honor of his SCORE service and meaningful impact on small businesses, Hal recently received the organization's Walter H. Channing award of Excellence, an honor that's been given just nine times in the association's 50-year history. Hal also served on the board as the CFO/Treasurer of Mercy Health Clinic, a "safety net" organization providing free medical care and medicine to uninsured, low-income residents in Montgomery County, Maryland. In the small business investment realm, Hal is a member of Blu Venture Investors (BVI). This active angel investing group supports early-stage entrepreneurs in the Mid-Atlantic Region, with a primary focus on technology companies. Hal serves on the board of director's for one of BVI's portfolio companies. Hal holds a bachelor of science from Carnegie Mellon University, an MBA from the University of Chicago, and an honors diploma from the University of Vienna, Austria. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00I6S87LW
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Summit Valley Press; 2nd edition (January 30, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 30, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 24698 KB
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 319 pages

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Hal Shelton is a seasoned executive with corporations, nonprofits, and investment organizations. He uses his knowledge and expertise to help small businesses be successful.

In the corporate world, Hal was CFO of a NYSE listed alternative energy company for which he quarterbacked its IPO. Hal also held senior financial management positions with an oil and gas company and was on the board of directors of a NASDAQ listed technology company where he led its successful “going private” transaction.

For nonprofits, Hal is a board member and mentor for the SCORE Association – a volunteer organization that provides education and training to small businesses. Hal helps small businesses take advantage of new business opportunities, develop business plans, and find and qualify for financing, with the goal of increasing the business’s value and adding jobs. Also, Hal served on the board/CFO for a health clinic.

Hal is a member of Blu Venture Investors (BVI). This active angel investing group supports early-stage entrepreneurs in the Mid-Atlantic Region, with a primary focus on technology companies. Hal serves on the board of directors for three of these companies.

Hal holds a BS from Carnegie Mellon University, an MBA from the University of Chicago, and an honors diploma from the University of Vienna, Austria.

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Claudia

What I particularly like is the real life examples he gives to further ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2017

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Shelton's clear and thoughtful approach to the steps in writing a business plan reveal he knows what he's talking about and can communicate it in clear and concise language. What I particularly like is the real life examples he gives to further your understanding. Chapter 13 on how to begin the financial section is not only a blueprint for how to do it, but also suggests how to think about it, what options you can choose in making your assumptions, then his recommendation of which is best. Other sections on financing your business are rich in info as well as in practical advice, again showing his lengthy experience and depth of knowledge. Anyone who needs a business plan couldn't do better than following this practical and well written guide to how to do one.

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Ml Bach

Good all-around annual & strategy business plan guide and confidence creator

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2018

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Hal is right on point with this book. If you're starting a new business, refining an existing business or want to bring along the next generation of leadership in your current business, this book is a "must have". Hal is very clear on the "why" behind each business plan element and gives the practical examples and tools. The focus isn't just on cost management (like most write about today) but also on growing topline. I'm looking forward to the sequel.

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Chris A

Probably a good book, but...

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2020

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The used copy I was sold had so much marking in the first several chapters as to make it practically illegible and not really a good value for the price. Guess I need to buy a clean copy and give that a try.
The book appears to offer a step-by-step how-to guide that apparently has worked well for the author's many clients.

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Matthew

very direct and very useful. I'd highly recommend this for anyone who is ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017

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Shelton presents an honest account of what a business plan should cover and get right in order to secure finance and to have the business taken seriously, especially during the early stages. It's a very short book, practically an essay, but very clear, very direct and very useful. I'd highly recommend this for anyone who is thinking seriously about starting their own business.

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Rose Robles

A Great, Versatile Book

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2020

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An amazing book that has helped me in three different classes — even one that’s for nonprofit management. A must if you are a business major, entrepreneur, or business owner.

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ARRON

2017 ASBC Winner - Life Butta

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017

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I have always used a business canvas and never wanted to put in the work on a business plan. This book has helped dramatically. As a side note, I had the privilege of meeting Hal Shelton & got my book signed at the 2017 ASBC Symposium in Dallas TX.

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Maria Maywood

This takes aware "start up" fear.

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2014

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“I am a professor of Business Management & Entrepreneurship Studies at Paul Smith's College in Paul Smiths, NY. My forever task is trying to find relevant books for my entrepreneurship classes at a price point that is reasonable—Hal’s book hit both criteria spot on. The book is an excellent first-step to planning the venture, including the scary part about finances. Buy it."

Dr. Litynski, Paul Smith's College, Paul Smiths, NY

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Raspsu1

Well written and easy to read.

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2014

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Well written and gives good ideas on how to sit down and draft a business plan. I like the section on the feasibility plan. Makes you think hard if the idea is even worth it and worth the time tor a full blown business plan.

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