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I have a project for my marketing class. I’m going to start a business and the teacher wants me to produce a market analysis and a marketing plan. Can you please tell me the difference between the two? How do I start a market analysis? Is there a specific form I should follow? Can you [...]

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My search through your plans proved informative, yet, I could not find a plan which comes close to what I need. The airport operates on a budget, funds provided by the City/County, rental of facilities, etc. The capital program is partially funded by outside resources. Management is small (1-5 people) and the entire facility provides [...]

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I am interested in starting my own employment agency and was hoping to see a sample plan for this type of business. Can you help me with any useful start-up tips?
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Actually we have several sample plans on our Bplans.com resources website which could offer you good information: Acme Consulting, StructureAll, Corporate Fitness, Southeast Health Plans, [...]

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I own a Vocational School and finally decided to write a business plan, but I would like to use a template. Your site did not have a sample plan for a school and I would like to know if you have a similar business plan or know where I can get a sample to start [...]

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Do you have or know where I could find a sample business plan for starting a private or postsecondary school? We do software training for the public and would like to get a sample of one.
Thank you
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For a sample business plan for this market segment, using our three dozen sample plans available at Bplans.com, start [...]

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My question is, why do different industries need different types of business plans?
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It really depends on what you mean by “different.” The first and most obvious difference in business plans is determined by the nature of the enterprise: service, retail/wholesale or manufacturing. This directly impacts financial statements. Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and Cost of [...]

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Where can I get current tax rates for corporations? I have tried the IRS site, but there was not a lot of information.
I need current tax rates to put in my assumptions table, so they are consistent with my projected income.
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The US Corporate rates can be found by clicking this link. Look for form
1120.
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We are an Internet (e-commerce) business in the start-up phase.
Our question pertains to Venture Capitalists (VCs), we would like to know the common questions asked by VC’s when looking at a business plan.
We know Return On Investment (ROI) is important, but what specifics are important to them?
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Here are some specific questions Venture Capitalists are likely [...]

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I have completed a business plan and have an interested party for my venture. I am going into negotiations and need to know if I should have a proposal outlining what I require.
Would this be in the form of a business proposal (or is a plan and proposal one in the same)?
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What you require for [...]

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My question is, why do different industries need different types of business plans?
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Every industry has it’s own unique characteristics. A business plan provides
a valuable tool for an entrepreneur to determine the viability of his
business. He can only do this by addressing the areas concerning the
industry he is in.
Each situation is different and a boiler plate [...]