Business plans handbook.  a compilation of actual business plans developed by small businesses throughout North America /  Volume 11  [electronic resource] : 
Lynn Pearce, project editor. 
 - Detroit, Mich. :  Gale,  c2006. 
 - 1 online resource (xi, 459 p.) 
 - Gale virtual reference library .
<br/><br/> "ISSN 1084-4473." 
<br/><br/>Adventure travel lodging company -- Brewpub -- Cigar company -- Construction development & real estate firm -- Construction and home rehabilitation company -- Daycare facility -- Giftware company -- Handmade greeting card company -- Handyman service -- Homeless shelter -- Interior design company -- Interior painting service -- Internet loyalty program -- Internet services portal site -- Massage therapists -- Mentally disabled care facility -- Motorcycle dealership and racetrack -- Online mortgage company -- Pizzeria -- Private Investigator. 
<br/><br/> Collection of actual business plans from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries, with company names and addresses changed. Includes: business plan template, fictional business plans, listing of organizations, agencies, and consultants; a glossary; and an updated bibliography. Aimed at entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in North America. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781414404660 (electronic book) 1414404662 (electronic book) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Small business--Planning--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Business planning--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Small business--Planning--Information services--Directories.<br/>New business enterprises--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Entrepreneurship--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Adventure travel.<br/>Restaurants.<br/>Cigar industry.<br/>Construction industry.<br/>Real estate business.<br/>Day care centers.<br/>Giftware industry.<br/>Greeting cards industry.<br/>Maintenance.<br/>Shelters for the homeless.<br/>Interior decoration firms.<br/>Paint industry and trade.<br/>Customer loyalty programs.<br/>Web portals.<br/>Massage therapy.<br/>People with mental disabilities--Housing.<br/>Motorcycle industry.<br/>Motorcycle racing.<br/>Mortgage brokers.<br/>Pizza industry.<br/>Private investigators.