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How do I write a business plan?
I want to start a business but I don't know how write a business plan. Can you help me?

Asked by hrswarts
Posted: Monday, June 18, 2007  |  Found in Starting Up


More answers by Tim Berry
Answer by Tim Berry
Yes, I can help you.  Take a look at the business planning articles on entrepreneur.com, including my monthly columns and others. Then if you want more take a look at the business planning articles and 100 free sample plans at bplans.com. Then if you want more there are the articles and multimedia videos on the subject at my site at www.timberry.com>, and then also the series of business planning interviews at SBTV, and, finally, a complete book that takes you step-by-step through the entire process (free) at www.hurdlebook.com. Tim
Tim Berry is the president of Palo Alto Software Inc., which produces the industry's leading business planning software, Business Plan Pro, as well as other popular planning applications for businesses.


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