Includes bibliographic references (p. 198-206) and index.; Benefits of writing a business plan -- Do you really want to own a business? -- Choosing the right business -- Potential sources of money to start or expand your small business -- Your resume and financial statement -- Your profit and loss forecast -- Your cash flow forecast and capital spending plan -- Write your marketing and personnel plans -- Editing and finalizing your business plan -- Selling your business plan -- After you open : keeping on the path to success -- Good resources for small businesses -- Business plan for a small service business -- Business plan for a manufacturing business -- Business plan for project development.;