CHAPTER 3

What’s the Plan, Stan?

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Figure 3 Business planning

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As I mentioned, there are a lot of sources to assist in composing a business plan. You can do a general online search and have an overload of options. That can be both a blessing and a curse. Sometimes too many options can be very overwhelming. Reviews are helpful, but always keep in mind that scorned people are more likely to take the time to write negative reviews. One of the best sources for information is the U.S. Small Business Administration. Again, it can be a bit of information overload, but you would rather have too much than not enough. If ...

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