Business plans handbook.  a compilation of actual business plans developed by small businesses throughout North America /  Volume 5  [electronic resource] : 
Kristin Kahrs, Paul R. Kahrs, editors. 
 - Detroit, Mich. :  Gale,  c1998. 
 - 1 online resource (viii, 636 p.) 
 - Gale virtual reference library .
<br/><br/> "ISSN 1084-4473." 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references. 
<br/><br/>Bagel shop -- Bread bakery -- Car wash -- Cigar shop -- Climbing outfitter -- Computer reseller -- Detective agency -- Fire equipment retailer -- Franchise postal service -- Freight expediting -- Gift store -- Internet bid clearinghouse -- Internet cafe -- Marketing consultancy -- Metal shop -- Novelty shop -- Office furniture retailer -- Parts manufacturer -- Party supply store -- Pasta franchise -- Restaurant -- Restaurant - Microbrewery -- Taxi service. 
<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>9780787691530 (electronic book) 0787691534 (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/>Restaurants.<br/>Bakeries.<br/>Car wash industry.<br/>Cigar industry.<br/>Rock climbing--Equipment and supplies.<br/>Computer industry.<br/>Private investigators.<br/>Fire departments--Equipment and supplies.<br/>Postal service.<br/>Shipping.<br/>Freight forwarders.<br/>Stores, Retail.<br/>Building management.<br/>Databases.<br/>Cybercafes.<br/>Marketing consultants.<br/>Metal trade.<br/>Office furniture industry.<br/>Manufacturing industries.<br/>Fast food restaurants.<br/>Microbreweries.<br/>Taxicabs.