A written business plan will be the most important work you do in preparing to open a new small business.Different business-plan books and software suggest generally similar outlines. Some ...

Business plans get a bad rap%2C so think of it as business planning; Take the time to do your research%2C know what your costs will be; Then turn it into a form that is easy to present ...

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When you’re coming up with your personal business plan, less is better. Since sticky notes are small, they force you to focus on what’s critical for your startup idea.

Adapted from the upcoming book THE WALL STREET JOURNAL COMPLETE SMALL BUSINESS GUIDEBOOK (Three Rivers Press, Dec. 29, 2009). Your written plan describes your business, outlines your goals and ...