I’ve started my business plan marathon season again. Between now and the end of May I’ll read several hundred business plans: some for my angel investment group ( Willamette Angel Conference ), and others for judging business plan contests at the Universities of Oregon, Texas, Rice, Princeton, and Notre Dame. MORE >>

By Mahesh Raj Mohan Writing a business plan can be a difficult process. you still have to write the plan for a particular audience. loan officer, angel investor, and venture capitalist are all looking for different things in a business plan. Hi, I’m writing this plan because.” What does that mean? Until now.”) MORE >>

We have written what we think is a bullet-proof business plan. Our business plan showed that there was a solid target market with a rosy sales forecast. We followed our business plan exactly and executed on-time and on-budget. We have to start out by acknowledging that all business plans are wrong. MORE >>

Many business owners know and understand the value of a business plan. The business plan is a key component of the loan process and serves as a foundation for your organization. To get the whole picture and have a framework on which to build your business you also need a strategic plan. MORE >>

Another problem that comes up a lot as I read on with my business plan marathon : too many business plans are taking too much time and effort telling supposed investors what their supposed return on investment will be. It was as if what the plan says the company will be worth five years from now makes a difference. MORE >>