Online Articles and Resources
- UW Foster School of Business - Start-Up Resources: Write a Winning Business PlanIncludes links to articles and resources to help write a business plan.
- SBA Business Guide - Write Your Business PlanIncludes information on writing an effective business plan with examples.
- Bplans - Business Plan GuideIncludes instructions for drafting a business plan and sample plans for a variety of industries.
- Washington State Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance - Business PlanningBreaks down the part of a business plan. Includes a great breakdown of the various types of business entities.
Books
Business Plans Handbook by Publication Date: 1993-presentEbook.(UW login required for off-campus)
"Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans."
How to Write a Business Plan: Win Backing and Support for Your Ideas and Ventures, 6th Ed. by Publication Date: 2019Ebook
Strategy Plain and Simple: 3 Steps to Building a Successful Strategy for Your Startup or Growing Business by Publication Date: 2018Ebook
Write a Business Plan in No Time by Publication Date: 2005
