SBDC Resources at the University Library: Finding books in the Library

Turn your great idea into BIG PROFITS with a powerful, persuasive business plan! With any endeavor, good planning is the key to good results--especially in the launch of a new business or product. Business Plans That Work gives you an easy-to-follow template for conceptualizing, writing, focusing, and revising a business plan that converts your business idea into financial profit. A virtual blueprint for entrepreneurial success, this new edition of the popular entrepreneur's guide provides all the tools you need to communicate the value of your idea to investors and attract key talent, and create a plan you can turn to throughout the entire process of starting and running a business. You'll learn how to: Determine what to include in each plan, why, and for whom Secure the capital you need to get the project off the ground Assess opportunities and risks involved in your project Avoid common pitfalls that cost money, time, and effort With Business Plans That Work, you have everything you need to create winning strategies for development, sales, marketing, operations, distribution, and everything else successful ventures are founded on.

Financial ratio and benchmark data presented in NAICS format.

A compilation of actual business plans developed by small businesses throughout North America available in the Gale Virtual Business Reference Collection

This convenient and exhaustive two-volume print reference source is designed to provide entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply to their own business. The "Encyclopedia contains 600 detailed articles and overviews of all the key information needs of small business owners, including financing; financial planning; business plan creation; market analysis; sales strategy; tax planning; human resource issues; and more.

Includes sections on starting a business, writing a business plan, finance and accounting, sales and marketing, and management.

Financial ratios for industries based on asset size. Uses SIC codes.

Covers 341 small business profiles including such information as start-up, associations, reference works, statistical sources, trade periodicals, trade shows, franchises, etc.

"Step-by-step, this inspiring and highly readable book covers how to evaluate the strength of your business idea, how to protect your invention, what legal steps and responsibilities are involved in forming a company, how to position your products in the market, how to create a business plan and raise finance." "The case studies, practical exercises and tips in this book will help to demystify the process of starting a new business, give you the confidence to do it and greatly increase your chances of realising your dream."--Jacket.