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 - 9781414461618 (electronic book) AV - HD30.28 PY - 2010/// 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; Automobile advertising -- Bookstore -- Car service -- Children's catering business -- Combination coffeehouse/Play spot -- Custom denim retailer -- Daycare/Preschool -- Family entertainment center -- Grant writer -- Green/Sustainability consulting firm -- Jewelry designer -- Media conversion company -- Party planning -- Pizza & pasta restaurant -- Private investigation service -- Resale clothing store -- Self-defense/Anti-bullying training company -- Tea shop -- Tutoring service -- Vegetarian fast food restaurant 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/2NLD/GVRL?sid=gale_marc&u=bilk_itc ER -