The Small Business Administration (SBA) summarizes government resources to assist the small business owner. When starting a new business, an entrepreneur is faced with numerous decisions. As a result, planning becomes crucial for business success. The SBA web site provides information about how to write a successful business plan.
Step 1: Go to www.sba.gov web site.
Step 2: At the top of the Small Business Administration web site, click Starting.
Step 3: Under Planning Topics, click and then read Business Plan Basics. Print the page and then briefly answer the four core startup questions with respect to Fearless Painting Service.
Step 4: Click and then read Writing the Plan. Print the page.
Place a √ by the business plan Financial Data Items that QuickBooks could help you prepare.
Step 5: Click Using the Plan. Click Sample Business Plans. Select a sample business plan, read and print the following sections from the sample business plan you selected:
- Executive Summary
- Financial Plan
Place a check mark by the items in the Financial Plan section that QuickBooks could help you prepare.
