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We are a Web portal Internet search engine launching soon. We are interested in a business plan for our Internet company. Can you help?
Thank you.
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Yes, we are aware of how important the Internet opportunities are becoming, and of course the Internet is very important to our company, Palo Alto Software. That’s one good [...]

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I need start-up capital to buy land, build a structure, and for initial start-up costs for a dental practice. Would my best route be to write a business plan and submit it to the local banks in the areas where I am interested in starting my practice?
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Yes, a business plan is an absolute necessity. Doing [...]

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How can a non-U.S. citizen start a business in the U.S. What should she/he need, or what is required? This person has a B1 & B2 Visa and a savings account in U.S. They are planning to buy a house in the U.S., but currently are not living in U.S. and have a business in [...]

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I am in the beginning stages of starting an online business and I’m not sure if I am going upon it the correct way. I filed for a ficticious business name (website.com) but I’m not sure if this is the correct filing for an Internet business. Can you please provide me with the correct steps [...]

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I am already a licensed broker and I need to start contacting companies. Where do I start? Is there a master list of insurance companies that are NOT captive? I am also interested in any specific info about financing my venture.
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This link to The Internet Insurance Directory will enable you to [...]

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My husband and I have an idea for a cyber cafe/coffee shop/bookstore, in a three floor building that is presently empty in our town center.
We live in an area in the West Coast of Scotland which is called the three towns area, and it’s been classified for Objective 2 Funding, which I’m sure you already [...]

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I’m wanting to do a business plan for starting up an independant midwifery clinic in Whangarei, New Zealand.
Could you help me by sending me information on how to get started? I would really appreciate your advice.
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The type of plan you are considering is not different in concept from some of
the sample plans displayed at Bplans.com.
You [...]

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I would like to open a small business in Buffalo, NY. My problem that I have no idea what kind of business. Is there anything you can suggest to help me narrow my business opportunities. Is there any way to help identify certain markets whose needs are not being meet?
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This information is provided [...]

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Hi,
Can I buy a business plan somewhere? Is there someone that I can pay to write it for me? Thanks!
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I don’t think you want to buy a business plan. I think you want to hire someone to write your business plan. You need to think of the business plan, not as a tangible product bought [...]

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Hi,
I’m thinking of starting a new travel agency. Could you give me some tips on how to plan this?
Thank you.
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All of your efforts begin with detailed market research. You must determine the marketability of your endeavor before proceeding too far. You want to begin with a clear definition of the travel services you will provide. [...]