No matter what kind or size of business you are starting, it is very important to create a business plan. It will be your road map to success--your GPS! It communicates your understanding of the business and it makes reasonable assumptions and forecasts of sales, expenses, and cash flow. A well written business plan will help you define your business idea, evaluate your competition, analyze risks and estimate costs. This comprehensive, instructional class will explain and illustrate the business plan format, provide tips on research, marketing, cash flow and more. This session will provide the learner the components necessary to include in your business plan and the specifics that are really required and necessary.