Writing a Business Plan

Your business plan should be:

A well-thought-out document stating your dream and how you plan to develop and finance it.
Primarily for you, to prove that you can reach your goals - financial, as well as, personal.
In addition, for lenders, investors, even associates to fully understand what the business is to be and how it will be done.

Our online Arizona Entrepreneur’s Edge Resource Guide (Chapter 1) (pdf) has guidelines, worksheets and resources for writing a business plan. (24)

Additional Information:

Watch this Small Business Boot Camp session to learn about Understanding the Business Model Canvas, a powerful tool for visually mapping out your business strategy. This structured approach will help you define key components of your business, from value propositions to revenue streams.

See also: Business, Market, Industry Research Resources

U.S. Small Business Administration: Write your Business Plan, Free Course: How to Write a Business Plan
Arizona State Library: Find a Library Near You for Business Resources