Business Plan

Business Plan Workshops
This free, 3 hour workshop conducted by the Small Business Development Center is designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to put their business plan together. Topics covered during the class include organizing your Business Plan, bank/investor expectations, preparing projections of revenue & expenses, step by step explanation of each Business Plan section, examination of a sample Business Plan, and loan programs available & their requirements.
Business Plan Workshop Schedule
SBDC Assistance
For one-on-one assistance in putting your business plan together, we would recommend scheduling an appointment with Ken Klotz with the Small Business Development Center (309/677-2992). His offices are located at Bradley University.
SBDC One-on-One Assistance
SBDC Business Plan Development Resources
Business Plan Checklist
Business Plan Outline
Selecting Your Legal Structure
License, Permits, and Tax Requirements
Employee or Independent Contractor?
Government Resources
Market Research
Break Even Analysis
Pricing Products and Services
Planning Issues for Retailers
Choosing a Retail Location
Competing with Mass Merchandisers
Planning Issues for Service Firms
Researching Markets for Service Businesses
Planning Issues for Construction Companies
Planning Issues for Small Manufacturers
eBusiness Needs
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