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.
Community Blogs:
- How a Simple Business Plan can Get you from A to Z, and Navigate all Things In-Between
- 4 Steps to Keeping Your Business Planning Simple and Useful
- The Bare-Bones Business Plan for Any Business
- 5 Ways to Find the Right Niche and Target Market for Your Small Business
- When, Why, and How to Calculate Potential Market