Business Plan Examples

[Michael Hammer]

Hey Everyone-

I'm just getting started on my business plan and read some great articles and outlines on the site. I'm curious if anyone has or would share an actual plan so I can kind of get an idea what the finished product looks like? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

[Joe Villeneuve]

I have 1.  Actually I have more than one.  I have a number of different biz plans.  The key isn't just to have on, the keys are to understand the difference between a plan and a concept, and then how to build it.

You start by using reverse engineering, and with a need/opportunity.  You never start with where you are now, or with an idea your come up with.  Your ideas don't make you money...your solutions to problems do.

Many a great idea never made it off the ground, but solutions to problems (needs) are in fact great opportunities that can make millions for years to come.  On that note though, I'm still trying to figure out what need was fulfilled by the :

* Hoola-hoop

* Slinky, and the

* Pet Rock