

How Long Should the Business Plan be?
Page count is not a good way to measure length. A 20-page plan with dense text and no graphics is much longer than a 35-page plan broken up into readable bullet points, useful illustrations of locations or products, and business charts to illustrate important projections.
Tips to Writing a Business Plan
Writing a business plan can seem a daunting challenge. However, this skill is a vital requirement for any entrepreneur or business seeking to increase their chances of survival. Here is a list of my top ten tips for writing that winning plan.
Business Plan Mistakes to Avoid
The importance of business planning is widely documented; however, guidance as to what constitutes good business planning is less clearly defined. This article aims to redress that imbalance by describing 10 of the most common mistakes that occur in business plans.
Additional Business Planning Resources
Writing a business plan is one of the most important things an entrepreneur must do when starting a new business. However, writing a compelling business plan is easier said than done, particularly when time can be so precious.
The Executive Summary
This is a summary of the main highlights of your plan. Even though the topic appears first in the printed document, most business plan developers leave it until the end. This summary is the doorway to the rest of the plan.