TENTH EDITION JANUARY 2011
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McKeever, Mike P.
How to write a business plan / by Mike McKeever. -- 10th ed.
p. cm.
Includes index.
Summary: “Contains the detailed forms and step-by-step instructions needed to prepare a well-thought-out, well-
organized business plan. Th e 10th edition has been completely updated with the laws, banking regulations, and
resources”--Provided by publisher.
ISBN-13: 978-1-4133-1280-5 (pbk.)
ISBN-10: 1-4133-1280-2 (pbk.)
ISBN-13: 978-1-4133-1297-3 (e-book)
ISBN-10: 1-4133-1297-7 (e-book)
- Business planning. 2. New business enterprises--Planning. 3. New business enterprises--Finance. 4. Small
business--Planning. 5. Small business--Finance. I. Title.
HD30.28.M3839 2010
658.15’224--dc
2010021162
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