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Sources with Examples
The Business Plans Handbooks series collects actual business plans that have been used by entrepreneurs to launch companies.
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Business Plans Handbook, vols 1-4Print resources, available in the Library
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Business Plans Handbook, vols 5-11, 21, 30Available in the Gale Virtual Reference Library
Search the online Handbooks
Web Resources
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FindLaw Small Business CenterExcellent starting point, with articles on b-plan essentials including "Why you need to write a business plan," "Essentials of a business plan" and "How to describe your business".
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Small Business AdministrationStep-by-step tutorial for developing your plan.
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Bplans.comRead real business plans by type, including start-ups, product, service and established businesses.
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Business Plan CenterGuidelines for writing business plans and examples of winning plans from the Moot Corp® Competition at the University of Texas.
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Business Plan ArchiveBusiness plans and related documents from the dot com era. Open to researchers, who must submit a research proposal.
Books on Business Plans
This is a selection of books available in the Library. Find more by searching the Library Catalog for business plans or planning.
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The Business Plan Workbook by Ebook available through EBSCO ebooks
Books in the Library
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How to write a business plan by Call Number: Regenstein, Bookstacks HD30.28.M3839 2007 -
Anatomy of a business plan : a step-by-step guide to building a business and securing your company's future by Call Number: Regenstein, Bookstacks HD30.28 .P5 2005 -
