Business Plan websites?

[theMBA]

Best sites for info about business plans?
Any views out there about how useful Business Plans are to small businesses, and where the best info is on the web?
I've started building up lists for my own site, so want to make sure I'm not missing the best sites.
:?:

 

[DuaneJackson]

www.teneric.co.uk
www.businesslink.gov.uk
www.bcentral.com

 

[theMBA]

Thanks Duane.
The first two I'm aware of - Business Link looks particularly good (and seems to be broad-ranging). Has the credibility of UK Govt behind it (although that could be a double-edged sword - how many successful Govt-run businesses have you seen?).
The Microsoft Small Business Centre I hadn't seen before, so will check it out.

 

[DuaneJackson]

You're welcome.

They had a very wise person tell them about Researching a plan:

http://www.bcentral.co.uk/startingup/planning/researching-your-business-plan.mspx

 

[theMBA]

Duane,
I read it with interest. This forum clearly has members quoted in important places.

As well as bcentral, there's also good material about starting businesses at the US Small Business Administration:
http://www.sba.gov/

including advice about business plans:
http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/writingplan.html

and many example business plans:
http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.cfm

 

[WakingDragon]

You're welcome.

They had a very wise person tell them about Researching a plan:

http://www.bcentral.co.uk/startingup/planning/researching-your-business-plan.mspx

shameless

 

[DuaneJackson]

I know : )

 

[profitxchange]

try taking a look at http://www.innovateur.co.uk/plans.html
this has model B'plans, and finacial modelling spreadsheets one can down load. well worth a look.

 

[Business Angel]

If you want a free Guide to Writing Business Plans for Business Angels email me directly

John