A good business plan is the
difference between success and not even getting the chance to try.
This international
bestseller is THE ultimate guide to business planning.
Whether the goal is raising
start-up or development finance for a new business, requesting venture funding from a
corporate parent or directing operational management, The Definitive Business Plan will
help you deliver the information that the decision-makers are really looking for.
Accessible to the newcomer
and detailed enough for the experienced planner, this book explains how to tailor a plan
for specific readerships and to meet specific objectives. It helps focus attention on
strategic planning and on strategic and operational controls.
If you want to part people
from their cash you need a business plan that has the substance to stand up to close
examination without falling over. The Definitive Business Plan will make sure your plan is
good enough to start, run or revitalise any business enterprise.
"Truly a practical
guide to better business planning. The book is friendly and easy to read. It is especially
helpful in developing the correct thought process, which is so essential to effective
strategic planning. An indispensable corporate tool." Peter N. Tan,
Senior Vice President, Hambrecht & Quist
"Richard Stutely's
Definitive Business Plan provides the missing link between entrepreneurs and venture
capitalists: essential reading for those who need to bridge the knowledge gap. If this
book had been available 30 years ago, life would have been a lot easier."
Mike Brooke,
Entrepreneur and Private Venture Capitalist
"Richard Stutely's
clear, no-nonsense writing style, and his mastery of the subject make this a very valuable
book indeed. The relation of the material to non-profit organizations has definitely
helped me in my role at the Chamber." Martin F. Brecknock,
Director, Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
"This is the most
user-friendly book covering the business planning process that I have seen. It covers the
subject in a comprehensive manner and brings some new insights to bear on this very
important issue. It is also a very good read as a result of all the anecdotes scattered
throughout the book. I strongly recommend it to all those concerned with business plans
particularly in the financial services sector." Reginald May,
formerly Deputy Chief Executive, Access Credit Card Company,
Vice President, American Express Distribution Strategy ESG
and Chairman 4M+ Associates Ltd
"Recent turbulent
events in the technology markets have shown the critical importance of conventional
business planning. This book provides a comprenhensive, clear and rigorous framework
for developing and implementing a business plan that sets out an overall strategy,
together with detailed operational and financial plans. Invaluable for both
practioners adn MBA students alike. This is the guide to buisness planning in
rapidly changing times." Lakis C. Kaounides,
Director, MBA in the Management Technology and Electronic Business,
City University Business School, London
310 pages