Thinking of starting a business or raising money to expand an existing one? This popular book will show you how to write the business plan and loan package necessary to finance your business and make it work.

With How to Write a Business Plan you'll learn how to: *evaluate the profitability of your business idea *estimate operating expenses *prepare cash flow *create profit and loss forecasts *determine assets, liabilities and net worth *find potential sources of financing (up-to-date sources provided) *think first before borrowing from friends and relatives *present your plan to lenders and investors

The 6th edition is completely updated for 2003, providing all-new resources (both online and off), information on the latest changes to FMHA loans, plus the effect of new banking regulations on loans."Author, teacher and financial manager Mike McKeever shows readers how to write the business plan and loan package necessary to finance a new or expanding business and make it work. He helps readers make realistic financial projections, develop effective marketing strategies and refine overall business goals. With How to Write a Business Plan, entrepreneurs learn how to: · evaluate the profitability of a business idea · estimate operating expenses · prepare cash flow, profit and loss forecasts · determine assets, liabilities and net worth · find potential sources of financing · think first before borrowing from friends and relatives · present your plan to lenders and investors"