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WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN

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Business Plan Basics

A good business plan has two basic goals: It should describe the fundamentals of your business idea and provide financial data to show that you will make good money. Beyond that, the content of your business plan depends on how you intend to use it. Depending on whether you're trying to attract investors or are creating a blueprint for your own use, a business plan can take somewhat different forms.

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Do independent contractors need business licenses?

I'm a freelance software developer. Except for parking myself in coffee shops once in a while, I mostly work from my home. Do I need a business license to do this?

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Write a Business Plan

  1. Problem statement.
  2. Business description.
  3. Résumé of business accomplishments.
  4. Marketing plan.
  5. Financial projections.
  6. Personnel plan.
  7. Specific business goals.
  8. Statement of personal finances.
  9. Plan summary.

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