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.
Bplans contains the largest single online collection of free sample business plans. In addition, it has helpful tools and guides to help you manage your business better. Bplans includes practical advice on planning, interactive tools and calculators, and publishes daily advice that will help you grow your business. - Source: Bplan website
Content ranges from the scholarly - including journals, dissertations, working papers and conference proceedings - to a full toolkit of practical guides, templates, forms, sample business plans and tips from successful entrepreneurs in a wide range of formats - from video to downloadable Word and Excel files, as well as traditional text and PDFs.
Reports contain industry performance, competitors, competitive landscape, product and market information. Available for Canadian industries only and US specialized industries.
Mergent Online Private companies - D&B 20M Private Company Data Tab - Limit by SIC (industry code), country / city etc. to generate list of competitors
