Where Can I Get Information on Preparing a Business Plan for a Start-up Business?

The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a section about business plans in the Starting Your Business section which is divided into four parts, including: business plan basics, writing the plan, using the plan,

and specific training. The SBA offers The Business Plan Road Map to Success, with detailed sections, including: the elements of a business plan, what a business plan includes, a self-paced activity directed toward developing a business plan for your business, and three appendixes with additional information.

In its Business Plan Resource section, the SBA refers to www.Bplans.com, a Web site specializing in business plans. At www.Bplans.com, you can get information on sample business plans, articles, tools, software, expert advice, and a web directory. Bplans.com has a section on Writing a Business Plan. Bplans.com calls itself "the business plan experts." This site is the information site for Palo Alto Software’s Business Plan Pro, one of the premiere business plan software programs.

At Nolo.com, you will find a selection of articles and links for information on preparing a business plan for a start-up business. Go to the Web site, and enter "business plans" in the search box at the top left of the screen.

You can also find a wide variety of articles about business plans at MoreBusiness.com by entering "business plans" in the search box at the top left of the screen.