Business plans handbook. Volume 17 : a compilation of actual business plans developed by businesses 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 9781414445717......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 Highlights......Page 7 Introduction......Page 9 Apparel Manufacturer......Page 11 Architecture Firm......Page 17 Bed and Breakfast......Page 29 Bookkeeping Practice......Page 39 Children’s Bookstore......Page 49 Currency Trading......Page 55 Dog Training Business......Page 65 Health Advocacy Business......Page 71 Healthcare Translation & Interpretation Business......Page 79 Home Repair and Improvement Contractor......Page 85 Microbrewery......Page 91 Mobile Veterinary Practice......Page 103 Mortgage Banking Firm......Page 111 Oil and Gas Manufacturing and Services Co.......Page 125 Organic Lawn Care Services......Page 133 Pipeline Fracture Testing Service......Page 139 Safety Consulting Firm......Page 149 Self-Service Laundry Business......Page 155 Solar Energy Farm......Page 165 Utilities Reclamation Services......Page 175 Business Plan Template......Page 179 Fictional Food Distributor......Page 183 Fictional Hardware Store......Page 187 Associations......Page 191 Canada......Page 193 United States......Page 194 Small business administration regional offices......Page 208 Small business development centers......Page 209 Service corps of retired executives (score) offices......Page 213 Canada......Page 238 United states......Page 240 Glossary of Small Business Terms......Page 269 Index......Page 293 Gale Cover Page 1 Title Page 3 ISBN 9781414445717 4 Contents 5 Highlights 7 Introduction 9 Apparel Manufacturer 11 Architecture Firm 17 Bed and Breakfast 29 Bookkeeping Practice 39 Children’s Bookstore 49 Currency Trading 55 Dog Training Business 65 Health Advocacy Business 71 Healthcare Translation & Interpretation Business 79 Home Repair and Improvement Contractor 85 Microbrewery 91 Mobile Veterinary Practice 103 Mortgage Banking Firm 111 Oil and Gas Manufacturing and Services Co. 125 Organic Lawn Care Services 133 Pipeline Fracture Testing Service 139 Safety Consulting Firm 149 Self-Service Laundry Business 155 Solar Energy Farm 165 Utilities Reclamation Services 175 Business Plan Template 179 Fictional Food Distributor 183 Fictional Hardware Store 187 Organizations, Agencies, & Consultants 191 Associations 191 Consultants 193 Canada 193 United States 194 Small business administration regional offices 208 Small business development centers 209 Service corps of retired executives (score) offices 213 Venture capital & financing companies 238 Canada 238 United states 240 Glossary of Small Business Terms 269 Index 293 9781414445717,1414445717 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