Overview
A business plan is a formal, written document which includes both a financial and market analysis of the business. These plans are frequently developed as part of the loan application or as a means of formally analyzing the business enterprise. Typical elements in a business plan include:
- Description of Product or Service
- Business History
- Market Analysis
- Competition Analysis
- Management
- Financial Information
- Strengths and Weaknesses
- Growth Potential
Recommended Reading
This guide is designed to help you find resources for writing a business plan.
Background reading and planning resources :
Small Business Administration
Small Business Planner
Business.gov
Write a Business Plan
NAICS/ SIC
To find industry research:
It is helpful to know the SIC or NAICS code(s) for your industry.
Many library databases provide a feature to look up industry codes or find them in these government reference books and web sites:
NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) Industry codes used by U.S. federal statistical agencies; also used as organizing scheme in many business research tools.
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Older system of industry codes previously used by U.S. federal statistical agencies; still used as organizing scheme in many business research tools.
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