A Complete Reference Guide And Tutorial For Anyone Wishing To Start Or Grow A Business

by Dan Boudreau

386 pages; 8.25″ x 10.75″ printed softcover; ISBN 978-0-9730666-3-0

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This book is a smorgasbord of lessons and methods for entrepreneurs, business counsellors and trainers. If you’re thinking about starting a business, writing your first business plan, or hoping to grow your business – you will want this handy reference and guidebook within easy reach!

Business Plan or BUST! is more than a business planning handbook, it is a complete reference guide and tutorial for anyone wishing to start or grow a business. Some people may read the book cover to cover, but many probably won’t. The important thing is for you to know where to find the tools you need when you need them.

This book is for anyone who wants to:

• Start a new business
• Grow a business
• Buy a business
• Coach entrepreneurs

Business Plan or BUST! will help you:

• Minimize and Control Your Risk
• Know Your Bottom Line
• Research Your Market Like a Pro
• Craft Your Business Plan with Confidence
• Build from Real, Living Sample Business Plans
• Save Your Time
• Maximize the Return on Your Investment in any Business

Quick Start Guide

If you have no previous business experience and are considering starting a business	Read the first 3 Chapters before proceeding to the business planning Complete Step 9 in Chapter 5 – Write Your Business Vision in an Hour If you’re ready to move forward, read Chapter 4 and then follow all 99 of the RoadMap steps in Chapter 5 Use the glossary in the back to clarify any confusing terms
If you have no previous business experience and are definitely starting a business	Go directly to the RoadMap in Chapter 5 and work through the steps Use all other parts of the book as a reference
If you have prior business experience and wish to start a business	Use the Fast Track method in Chapter 7 to create a brief business plan If the Fast Track method proves to be unworkable, follow the 99 steps of the RoadMap in Chapter 5 that apply to your business
If you own a business and want to create a business plan for growth or change	Read any of the articles that interest you in Chapter 4 Use the Fast Track method in Chapter 7 to create a brief business plan For any areas of your business plan requiring more detail, refer to the relevant RoadMap steps (noted in the Fast Track) Use all other parts of the book as a reference
If you want to buy a business, or if your market is relatively proven (for example, you have already secured sales through a contract or agreement)	Read any of the articles that interest you in Chapter 4 Use the Fast Track method in Chapter 7 to create a brief business plan For any areas of your business plan requiring more detail, refer to the relevant RoadMap steps (noted in the Fast Track) If the Fast Track method simply proves to be too difficult, try following the RoadMap steps, skipping the market research steps 11 to 30 Use all other parts of the book as a reference
If you are a business trainer, coach or counsellor	Use the entire book as a reference Clients can be coached using the RoadMap in Chapter 5 as a process The RoadMap can be purchased separately, in hard copy or e-book format, to use as a workbook for your clients (we offer volume discounts email us at coach@riskbuster.com for details) Downloadable worksheets and the Business Plan Shell template are available free at http://www.riskbuster.com/tools/ Read about our Coaches BootCamp Here For information on our Coaches membership Click Here Questions? Contact us at coach@riskbuster.com

 

Tip: The RoadMap in Chapter 5 is a 99-step business planning process that works for a broad range of business planners and situations. Rarely will anyone need all 99 steps. If you are in a hurry to get your business plan done, you might try the Fast Track method in Chapter 7. Designed for experienced business owners, this method offers a quicker way to pull together a business plan. If the Fast Track method doesn’t work for you, or if the result doesn’t satisfy your banker, you can always revert to the RoadMap.

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