Business plans handbook.

Business plans handbook. a compilation of actual business plans developed by small businesses throughout North America / Volume 13 [electronic resource] : Lynn M. Pearce, project editor. - Detroit, Mich. : Gale, c2008. - 1 online resource (x, 357 p.) - Gale virtual reference library .

"ISSN 1084-4473." Includes index.

Advertising brokerage firm -- Barbecue sauce manufacturer -- Campus apartment complex -- Children's indoor recreation center -- Corner store -- Environmentally-minded residential construction company -- Ethnic food supplier -- Fitness center -- Gift store -- Home renovation contractor -- Landscaping service -- Leather accessory manufacturer -- Meal facilitation and preparation company -- Producer and supplier of plants and flowers -- Restaurant -- Technology solutions provider -- Trademarked resort wear distributor -- Veterinary practice -- Wine merchant and storage facility.

Actual 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.

9781414428895 (electronic book) 1414428898 (electronic book)


Small business--Planning--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Business planning--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Small business--Planning--Information services--Directories.
New business enterprises--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Entrepreneurship--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Advertising agencies.
Food industry and trade.
Housing development.
Recreation industry.
Retail trade.
Construction industry.
Ethnic food industry.
Physical fitness centers.
Gift shops.
Dwellings--Remodeling.
Landscaping industry.
Leather industry and trade.
Floriculture.
Restaurants.
Information technology.
Clothing trade.
Veterinary services.
Wine industry.