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http://www.bplans.com/

Offers access to over 100 free sample business plans online. It also has articles and tools for starting and managing a business.

UIUC Online Research Resources

http://www.library.uiuc.edu/orr/get.php?instid=880716

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Q. 658.4012 B9643
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Offers actual business plans developed by small businesses in the United States. Business plans include diverse categories of small businesses, including automobile dealers, ice cream shops, elder care homes, car washes, restaurants, and publishers. This publication showcases the variety of writing styles and what information should be included based upon the nature of the business. Available in print (V. 1-8) and as an E-book (V. 1-12).

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658.4012 Eg52h
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Aimed at companies and individuals who wish to start a electronic services business to be marketed over the Internet. Includes information about industry trends, marketing, management strategies, and financial planning.

Small Business Resource Center offers content that covers all major areas of starting and operating a business, including accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax and more.  This resource includes "Business Plans Handbooks," many publications from the "...for Dummies" series as well as the "Portable MBA" series.

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