Has anyone here written a business plan?

[volhound]

Should I buy one, get some software, or just wing it?
For a convenience store/deli BBQ/ fuel

Land is paid for - probably wont need the business plan for initial financing (local bank will use land as collateral), but maybe for future loans or line of credit. i really just want it as a guideline for starting up and managing money in the beginning.
Any reccomended websites, software or free plans online to copy.

Thanks

vol

 

[volhound]

sorry about the double post

 

[TheGeneral+]

I got rid of it. Hope your ideas come together. I have written business plans in manufacturing, but I was just making things look good on paper for audits.

 

[Matt24]

yeah I have. Id suggest getting a book which shows everything that you need to put in there or to try to find some nice website to guide you. I used a book to guide me(it was a text book)

 

[bigbet1234]

go to your local barnes and nobles, there is a book you can buy that has software to guide you though it. i forget the name, but there are many there

 

[volhound]

Matt
was it difficult or did you just fill in the blanks

thanks

 

[volhound]

thanks general

that was pretty quick

 

[Kiss1]

Start Here

 

[volhound]

thanks kiss

I did a search on business plans but

your search looks better


thanks

 

[SSI]

i left you a couple more response in the rubber room.. anything specific that you want to know, just ask..

gasoline, be prepared to make very little per gallon but like i said, its a draw that you have to have......

 

[GreenDoberman]

Go to the library and get a book instead of buying one. Just follow it step-by-step. Lenders don't really care about anything except that the finances add up. A business plan is rarely read cover to cover, but it should have a nice presentation.

 

[volhound]

thanks doberman

I like your style - already saving money - fake it til you make it

vol