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Learn more about the importance of business planning, the components of a business plan, and access sample plans in this self-paced online training course: How to Prepare a Business Plan.

SBA has developed several podcasts that discuss the fundamentals of starting a business including Creating a Business Plan and Making Your Business Plan Work for You.

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