Developing an
EFFECTIVE
Business Plan
An essential step-by-step guide to planning your successful new business
Written by a former local, state and federal economic development professional, this guide is much more than a basic business plan outline you might find elsewhere in bookstores, on the internet and through so called business assistance programs…providing techniques and guidance for topics from strategic planning to marketing. Preformatted, fill in the blank spreadsheet templates with built in formulas make it simple to complete and present your financial information in the format necessary to approach financial institutions and investors.
INTRODUCTION:
In this guide, you will find more than the basic business plan outline. You will learn the strategies and techniques necessary to fully evaluate and assess your new business options, determine the business structure best suited for your new entity, understand and calculate your financial needs, establish an effective marketing plan as well as understand the regulatory environment. Preformatted, fill in the blank spreadsheet templates with built in formulas make it simple to complete and present your financial information in the format necessary to approach financial institutions and investors.

Taking the time to develop an effective business plan will most definitely pay off for you and your new business in the future.
Success…is within your reach