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Small Business Info In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Darrell Zahorsky Business planning is often thought as a process for businesses seeking venture capital or bank loans. Given the current state of the economy, one would be hard pressed in finding financing with a business plan. But business plans are much more than a cash raising instrument. A business plan can help you read adjust your assumptions and put your business back on track. Most importantly, a working plan can aid in planning out the new year.   In the Spotlight The Business Plan: Not Just a Blueprint Business planning is a vital component of starting and growing a successful enterprise. Many different templates and variations of business plans exist, so you must choose the right one for your purpose and your enterprise.              More Topics Business Plan Samples Creating Your Business Plan Financials Sales Forecasting for Your Business Plan A Money Winning Business Plan Outline Business Plan FAQ Why Business Plans Don't Get Funded Writing the Business Plan: The Balance Sheet Critical Steps to Writing a Business Plan Writing a business plan can be an overwhelming task. These feelings often translate into immobilization or confusion as to how to start the business plan. Starting a business plan begins with the first step.   Business Plan Software Business plan software can help you organize your plan and guide you through the process. The big cautionary note here is that many bankers and investors will know a "canned" business plan which often lack originality and much thought. There are many excellent software products available on the market. If you do use one, base your selection on the following...     Sponsored Links   Feeling Under the Weather? Evaluating Your Cold Symptoms How to tell when a runny nose is just a cold, and when it might be turning into something more serious and require a visit to the doctor. More> Small Business Information Ads Business Small Business PR Planning a Budget Marketing Planning Business Planning In Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Entrepreneurs Management Human Resources Marketing Economics   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Small Business Info newsletter as adamsmith016@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=sbinformation&e=adamsmith016@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.