Over the past twelve years I have had the opportunity to work with well over one hundred businesses. Many of them have been successful but many of them unfortunately did not make it. The common thread among those that did not make it? You guessed it. No written business plan and in most cases no planning at all.

Where do you start in writing your business plan? I suggest reading the book, How to Write a Winning Business Plan by Joseph Mancuso. I noticed most recently you could get a used copy for $.02 on Amazon plus shipping. But don’t be fooled by the price, this is an excellent book full of good examples and tips for writing a top notch business plan. I also suggest you visit the SCORE Web site. The Web site has loads of information for entrepreneurs. You should also follow SCORE’s Five Tips for Making the Most of Your Business Plan.

To learn more about incorporating your business or setting up a limited liability company please visit Sullivan & Ward’s Web site.

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Rush Nigut is a shareholder with the Brick Gentry Law Firm in West Des Moines, Iowa. His practice includes both transactional and litigation matters including franchising and business law. Rush started his legal blog, Rush on Business, in 2006. He has been quoted…

Rush Nigut is a shareholder with the Brick Gentry Law Firm in West Des Moines, Iowa. His practice includes both transactional and litigation matters including franchising and business law. Rush started his legal blog, Rush on Business, in 2006. He has been quoted or referenced by hundreds of other blogs, websites, and publications. He also is the editor of the Brick Gentry Trial Team blog and can help you identify the most qualified lawyer at Brick Gentry to handle your case. Our lawyers have a breadth of trial experience in personal injury, employment discrimination, business litigation, IP law, and class action cases.