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How to Develop A Money Winning Business Plan Outline

The Appendix

By Darrell Zahorsky, About.com

Your business plan will require an appendix following the financials for all supporting documents. This acts as a great reference area to back up your assumptions and provide added credibility to the plan. The appendix is not part of the plan but an addition. Therefore, a 10 page business plan will be 10 pages plus the cover, table of contents, and appendix.

What to Put in Your Business Plan Appendix?

  • legal documents

  • market studies

  • resumes

  • customer testimonies

  • photographs & maps

  • distributor/supplier list

  • articles

  • owner's personal financial statements

  • tax statements

  • advertising materials & brochures

  • credit reports

  • character references

  • equipment list

  • glossary

  • reference section/bibliography

Once you have a good understanding of the business plan outline needed for your company then the research and writing can begin. A business plan novel does not ensure success. Provide enough information for decision-makers to give you the opportunity to sell your company and yourself.

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