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C hAp t e r

Editing and Finalizing Your Business Plan ............................................................

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 15 8

Decide How to Organize Your Plan .............................................................................................................. 158

Quick Plan (One-Day Plan)—

Suggested Outline .................................................................................................................................... 15 8

Complete Plan—Suggested Outline .................................................................................................. 158

Write Final Portions of Your Plan ................................................................................................................... 159

Write Your Plan Summary ....................................................................................................................... 159

Section Introductions ................................................................................................................................ 162

Personal Goal Statement .......................................................................................................................... 162

Create the Appendix ............................................................................................................................................. 16 5

Create Title Page and Table of Contents.................................................................................................... 166

Complete Your Final Edit ................................................................................................................................... 16 6

Let Your Plan Rest ........................................................................................................................................ 16 7

Final Details ..................................................................................................................................................... 16 7

Consider Using a Business Consultant ........................................................................................................ 168