ELEMENTS OF A BUSINESS PLAN
Below is an outline for a business plan. Use this model as a guide when developing the business plan for your business. Elements of a Business Plan 1. Cover sheet 2. Statement of purpose 3. Table of contents I. The Business A. Description of business B. Marketing C. Competition…
Getting Started
How to Start a Small Business Starting and managing a business takes motivation, desire and talent. It also takes research and planning. Like a chess game, success in small business starts with decisive and correct opening moves. And, although initial mistakes are not fatal, it takes skill, discipline and hard…
ASK YOURSELF
Is Entrepreneurship For You? There is no way to eliminate all the risks associated with starting a small business. However, you can improve your chances of success with good planning and preparation. A good starting place is to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses as the owner and manager of a…