Ernst & Young Business Plan Guide

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

Av Brian R. Ford, Jay M. Bornstein, Patrick T. Pruitt, Ernst & Young LLP, Brian R Ford, Jay M Bornstein, Patrick T Pruitt, Ernst & Young Llp

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In today's competitive business environment, a well thought out business plan is more important than ever before. Not only can it assist you in raising the money needed to start or expand a business-by attracting the interest of potential investors-but it can also help you keep tabs on your progress once the business is up and running. Completely revised and updated to reflect today's dynamic business environment, The Ernst & Young Business Plan Guide, Third Edition leads you carefully through every aspect involved in researching, writing, and presenting a winning business plan. Illustrating each step of this process with realistic examples, this book goes far beyond simply discussing what a business plan is. It explains why certain information is required, how it may best be presented, and what you should be aware of as both a preparer and reviewer of such a proposal. Divided into three comprehensive parts, The Ernst & Young Business Plan Guide, Third Edition outlines the essential elements of this discipline in a straightforward and accessible manner. Whether you're considering starting, expanding, or acquiring a business, the information found within these pages will enhance your chances of success. * Advice on how to write and develop business plans* A realistic sample plan* All new sections on funding and financing methodswith provisions for restructuring and bankruptcy* Tips for tailoring plans to the decision makers

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2007-06-19
Mått152 x 231 x 18 mm
Vikt318 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor256
Upplaga3
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9780470112694

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BRIAN R. FORD is Ernst & Young's gaming industry specialist, serving as a coordinating partner on both audit and special engagement projects throughout the industry. He also serves the retail and distribution industries and has specialized in growth companies for many years. JAY M. BORNSTEIN is a tax partner at Ernst & Young and has specialized in emerging businesses for many years. PATRICK T. PRUITT is a partner at Ernst & Young specializing in strategic growth markets, where he has worked extensively with clients accessing the capital markets. ERNST & YOUNG LLP is one of the nation's leading professional services firms, providing tax, assurance, and advisory business services to thousands of individuals as well as domestic and global business.

Acknowledgments viiPreface ixA Dedication to Entrepreneurship and the Entrepreneurs of America xiiiAbout the Authors xvAbout Ernst & Young’s Strategic Growth Markets xviiThe Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Program xixPART I The Purpose of a Business PlanChapter One The Business Plan 5Chapter Two Who Reads the Business Plan? 21Chapter Three Legal Forms of a Business 37Chapter Four Due Diligence 57PART II An In-Depth Look at a Business PlanChapter Five Contents 69Chapter Six Executive Summary 71Chapter Seven General Company Description 79Chapter Eight Products and Services 83Chapter Nine Marketing Plan 91Chapter Ten Operational Plan 125Chapter Eleven Management and Organization 143Chapter Twelve Major Milestones 169Chapter Thirteen Structure and Capitalization 173Chapter Fourteen Financial Plan 183Chapter Fifteen Confidentiality Agreements 211Chapter Sixteen Further Considerations 213PART III Other Resources for EntrepreneursChapter Seventeen Resources for Entrepreneurs 223Chapter Eighteen Conclusion 225Index 227