Business Plans - Web Resources
- Bplans.comSample business plans from a variety of businesses, including both products and services.
- Library of Congress - Business Reference Services: BEOnlineLists general resources related to business planning; including business plans
- Library of Congress - Business Reference Services: BRS AssistsContains list of books and websites about writing a business plan
- ProQuest EntrepreneurshipIn addition to a collection of hundreds of sample business plans, this resource provides access to information on all things related to entrepreneurship in the form of video clips (of successful entrepreneurs as well as business pitches), journal articles, conference proceedings, business cases, and more.
- Small Business Reference CenterArticles and book chapters on numerous topics related to starting and running a business; sample business plans; industry profiles and market research reports; various NOLO guides on business topics
Business Plans - Books
How to Write a Business Plan by ISBN: 9781413325454Publication Date: 2018Step-by-step advice on preparing a business plan
Successful Business Plan by ISBN: 1933895829Publication Date: 2019Includes sample business plan, tips on impressing funders, winning tips for competitions, secrets to successful crowdfunding, building a global business, and much more.
Business Plan Development Guide - from the Open Textbook Library
Marketing Plans - Web Resources
- Entrepreneur's How to Create a Marketing PlanConsists of three articles, How to Create a Marketing Plan, Researching Your Market, and The Ingredients of a Marketing Plan; walks through the process of developing a marketing plan; explains steps and provides examples of components
- Inc. - How to Write a Marketing PlanArticle discussing marketing plan writing tips and different components of a marketing plan
- Investopedia - Marketing Plan
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Article about creating, understanding, and executing and marketing plan - Venngage - What is a Marketing Plan?Description of a marketing plan, along with steps and templates; with visual examples
- CoScheduleMarketing plan templates and examples
Marketing Plans - Books
Marketing Planning and Strategy by ISBN: 1529760135Publication Date: 2022-03-01This new book guides readers through the marketing planning process from start to finish, drawing on examples from large brands like Ikea and Krispy Kreme to digital start-ups like Starling Bank.
Marketing Plans by ISBN: 9781119217138Publication Date: 2016-11-21Provides a practical guide to implementing every single concept included in the text.
Marketing Strategy by ISBN: 1352011468Publication Date: 2021-02-05Marketing Strategy offers a dynamic approach based on four underlying principles that underpin marketing today: all customers differ; all customers change; all competitors react; and all resources are limited.
