Entrepreneur's Toolkit
Business Plans
Film
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Books
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.
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.
Although the IRS has a page dedicated to tips on how to structure your business, below are more resources on how to develop your business.
