TY - BOOK AU - Pearce,Lynn M. ED - Gale Group. TI - Business plans handbook: a compilation of business plans developed by individuals throughout North America T2 - Gale virtual reference library SN - 9781414457741 (electronic book) AV - HD30.28 PY - 2009/// CY - Detroit, Mich. PB - Gale KW - Small business KW - Planning KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Business planning KW - Information services KW - Directories KW - New business enterprises KW - Entrepreneurship N1 - "ISSN 1084-4473."; Includes index; Automated teller machines (ATMs) -- Bed and breakfast -- Beekeeping business -- Car wash and car detailing business -- Counseling practice -- Custom carpentry shop -- Day camp organizer -- Diner -- Domestic services provider -- Energy efficiency auditing firm -- Gift shop -- Home organization service -- House cleaning -- Ice cream parlor -- Nature photography business -- Online party-planning company -- Organic cleaning supplies -- Physical therapy practice -- Stable -- Wine storage N2 - 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 UR - http://link.galegroup.com/apps/pub/2XUV/GVRL?sid=gale_marc&u=bilk_itc ER -