Turning your entrepreneurial ideas into successful business ventures is what writing a business plan is all about. No matter what your idea is or what industry you're in, a well written business plan will:

• help you take an objective look at your strengths and weaknesses
• plot the financial and development course for your idea or company
• define the milestones to measure your progress
• identify potential opportunities and prepare for likely challenges
• organize information investors and lenders need to see

Business Development Resources

Get help making solid business plans to launch your idea into a viable Michigan business. A framework and suggested business plan outline is included in the Guide to Starting a Small Business.  Or, for more assistance, contact the Small Business Technology Development Center (sbTdc).