Juliet,I found so many resources both online at www.sba.gov for the Small Business Administration Home Page and at the library. There are many links there and there are exercises to go through as well to help determine how you will write your business plan. I'm in the process of writing mine as well. I also checked out of my local library two excellent books that may be of interest to you. I got The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting Your Own Business bye Edward Paulson (please let me clarify that I AM NOT AN IDIOT) and How to Start, Finance and Operate Your Own Business by James L. Sivester. My partner and I are also attending a free seminar sponsored by the SBA (Small Business Administration) next week on how to prepare and write a business plan and how to obtaining
funding through the SBA. If you check with your local office of the SBA you may find similar seminars offered in your area. You do have to pre-register, but these are free.If you'd like to keep in touch and work on business plans together, you can reach me at bronze_star_tanning@yahoo.comGood Luck!Laurie[This message has been edited by Bronze Star (edited 04-12-2001).][This message has been edited by Bronze Star (edited 04-12-2001).]