Business plans handbook. Volume 16 : a compilation of business plans developed by individuals throughout North America

Business Plans Handbook is a collection of actual business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses throughout North America. For those looking for examples of how to approach, structure and compose their own business plans, the Handbook presents 24 sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries only the company names and addresses have been changed. Typical business plans include type of business; statement of purpose; executive summary; business/industry description; market; product and production; management/personnel; and financial specifics. This edition also contains a business plan template and two fictional business plans all of which can aid users in developing business plans of their own. Also featured is a listing of organizations, agencies, and consultants; a glossary of small business terms; and an updated bibliography. Cover Page......Page 1 Title Page......Page 3 ISBN 1414439083......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 Highlights......Page 7 Introduction......Page 9 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)......Page 11 Bed and Breakfast......Page 19 Beekeeping Business......Page 25 Car Wash and Car Detailing Business......Page 31 Counseling Practice......Page 39 Custom Carpentry Shop......Page 47 Day Camp Organizer......Page 55 Diner......Page 69 Domestic Services Provider......Page 77 Energy Efficiency Auditing Firm......Page 83 Gift Shop......Page 89 Home Organization Service......Page 97 House Cleaning......Page 103 Ice Cream Parlor......Page 109 Nature Photography Business......Page 117 Online Party–Planning Company......Page 123 Organic Cleaning Supplies......Page 129 Physical Therapy Practice......Page 135 Stable......Page 141 Wine Storage......Page 149 Business Plan Template......Page 157 Fictional Food Distributor......Page 161 Fictional Hardware Store......Page 165 Organizations, Agencies, & Consultants......Page 169 Glossary of Small Business Terms......Page 247 Index......Page 271 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