Business Writing Toolkit
Business Plans
The books below help in the process of building a business plan. Read over the titles and decide which meets your needs. Once you follow a link, you will be taken the library's record of the item. To view or request the item you may be asked to login. Please use your U credentials.
For more resources on creating, establishing and building a business, check out the Entrepreneur's Toolkit.
- Business Plans Handbook (Gale) This link opens in a new windowActual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.
The Financial Times Essential Guide to Writing a Business Plan: How to Win Backing to Start Up or Grow Your Business by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9780273757986Publication Date: 2011-12-15Whether you seek financial backing or board consent, this book will give you the critical knowledge you need to get the go-ahead.
Free Resources
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) identifies two types of business plans Traditional and Lean. Below are the examples of the two provided by SBA.
- Traditional Business Plan TemplateThis example business plan is provided by the Small Business Administration.
- Lean Business Plan TemplateThis example business plan is provided by the Small Business Administration.
Below are more resources on how to develop your business.
