Choosing an Architect and writing a business plan.?
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If you need to come to yahoo to ask for business advice then perhaps you need to do a lot more research than what you've already done.\n\nA lot of your question depends on the existing space you are interested to use for the store. \n\nIf the store is a dump with no HVAC and electrical, then your expensive will rise a good 30% on top of all the fixtures and paint and flooring, but if the store used to be a Best Buy with everything in it, then you obviously have nothing to worry about.\n\nIt also depends on how high end you want your store to be, do you want custom shelving or standard off the rack stuff? do you want expensive lighting or just flourescent? what kind of flooring do you want? All of these will vary your cost greatly.\n\nTo cover all ballparks, $100/square foot will get your store looking like a Circuit City or better, or 1/2 that if you go bare bones and spend your weekends painting the walls.\n\nLastly, any amount you think you'll need, double it when you ask for investment. Something will always go wrong and you'll need the money. \n\nAlso, an architect will be willing to consult on everything including what tie matches your pants as long as he or she gets paid, but look for one with relevant retail experience, it is very specialized and a residential architect cannot tell you what fixture to use in a store to save his life.
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This kit claims to have the answers to starting a web design business http://www.sitepoint.com/books/freelance1/?SID=2dffbd95b9c25e9302ec1458217e76ea .  It isn't cheap and I don not know anyone who has used it but, it looks like it is targeting needs such as yours.\n\nAnother (maybe best) approach is to work for an existing, successful design firm for 6-12 months to get first hand experience on what it takes to launch, grow and manage a profitable web design business.  Then take the time to develop a business plan - see template at http://www.score.org/template_gallery.html
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While it may be difficult to find a sample business plan that matches your needs exactly, you should check out some other non-profit business plans to get an idea of the general format. Business plans in general follow the same basic outline, so any outline that you find that you like will work as a good starting point.\n\nHere's one example:\nhttp://www.bplans.com/spv/3050/index.cfm\n\nBusiness Plan Pro actually includes a plan for a shelter for battered women, but that's not free.\n\nFor more free advice, contact your local SCORE office. You can find your local office by going to the SCORE web site: http://www.score.org/\n\nGood luck!
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The Bplans website (http://www.bplans.com/) is dedicated to sample business plans and business planning. There are over 60 free plans available here: http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.cfm\n\nI would also contact your local SBDC office for free advice on business planning and starting a business. SBDCs are funded by the SBA and are an excellent resource. You can find your local SBDC here: http://www.bplans.com/sb/\n\nFinally, I also suggest contacting your local SCORE office. SCORE is another SBA funded organization that provides free business coaching and will help you write your business plan. They also have many resources available to help you. You can find your local SCORE office and ask questions online here: http://www.score.org\n\nGood luck!
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go to www.cbsc.org/ibp interactive business planner
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Here are some resources that can help you write your business plan:\n\n- PowerHomeBiz.com Creating a Business Plan section http://www.powerhomebiz.com/startup/businessplan.htm\n- SBA Business Plan Basics http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html\n- Entrepreneur.com Writing a Business Plan section http://www.entrepreneur.com/bizplan/0,7253,,00.html\n\nYou may also want to review some sample business plans to see how it actually looks like:\n\n- Bplans.com http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.cfm\n- Examples of winning business plans and got funding: MOOT Corp Business Plan competition winners\nhttp://www.businessplans.org/businessplans.html\n\nSome recommended books are (linked to Amazon so you can easily learn more about the books):\n\n- Business Plans Kit for Dummies http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764553658/ref=nosim/powerhomebizguid \n- The Complete Book of Business Plans : Simple Steps to Writing a Powerful Business Plan  http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0942061411/ref=nosim/powerhomebizguid \n- Writing Business Plans That Get Results : A Step-By-Step Guide  http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0809240076/ref=nosim/powerhomebizguid\n- Business Plans For Dummies®  http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1568848684/ref=nosim/powerhomebizguid \n- Your First Business Plan : A Simple Question and Answer Format Designed to Help You Write Your Own Plan http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1570712190/ref=nosim/powerhomebizguid\n\nHope that the above resources help\nIsabel Isidro\nFor information on starting a business, visit http://www.powerhomebiz.com
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I go for the architecture. You should check  out the travel brochure.
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I have found this free business plan for starting an inn/resort\n\nhttp://www.referenceforbusiness.com/business-plans/Business-Plans-Volume-01/Inn-Resort.html\n\nHere are hotel business plans, but they are not free:\n\nhttp://planmagic.com/business_plan/hotel_business_plan.html\nhttp://www.teneric.co.uk/hotel-business-plan.html\nhttp://www.hotelbusinessplan.com/\n\nThese books are specifically about hotel business plans:\n\nBusiness Plans Handbook: Business Plans for Hotel and Motel Industries http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006G38J/ref=pd_sim_b_1/103-5034565-7700659?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=551440\nDeveloping a hotel business plan: a how-to manual. : An article from: Cornell Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000925JCI/103-5034565-7700659?v=glance&n=551440\n\nHere are some resources that can help you write your business plan:\n\n- SBA Business Plan Basics http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html\n- PowerHomeBiz.com Creating a Business Plan section http://www.powerhomebiz.com/startup/businessplan.htm\n- Entrepreneur.com Writing a Business Plan section http://www.entrepreneur.com/bizplan/0,7253,,00.html\n\nYou may also want to review some sample business plans to see how it actually looks like:\n\n- Bplans.com http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.cfm\n- MOOT Corp Business Plan competition winners\nhttp://www.businessplans.org/businessplans.html\n- VFinance - View hundreds of real business plans in pdf format. http://www.vfinance.com/home.asp?bps=1&ToolPage=bps_main.asp\n- Business Owners Toolkit Sample business plans and information on how to create a plan. http://www.toolkit.cch.com/tools/buspln_m.asp\n- PlanWare Planning software and information. http://www.planware.org/\n- Virtual Business Plan Walk through the design of a business plan. http://www.bizplanit.com/vplan.html \n-SBA Business Planning Guide http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html\n- Small Business Advancement Center http://www.sbaer.uca.edu/business_plan/businessPlan.pdf\n- Sample Business Plan General planning guide created by the Canadian Business Service Center. http://www.cbsc.org/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=CBSC_FE/display&c=GuideFactSheet&cid\n- Business Plans Index - A subject guide to sample business plans and profiles for specific business types from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. http://216.183.184.20/subject/business/bplansindex.html\n-\nSome recommended books are :\n\n- Business Plans Kit for Dummies \n- The Complete Book of Business Plans : Simple Steps to Writing a Powerful Business Plan \n- Writing Business Plans That Get Results : A Step-By-Step Guide \n- Business Plans For Dummies® \n- Your First Business Plan : A Simple Question and Answer Format Designed to Help You Write Your Own Plan
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http://www.bdc.ca/en/business_tools/business_plan/default.htm?cookie%5Ftest=1\n\nDo lots of reseach ,use the interactive planner as well \nBest of luck
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want\n a studio apartment, for howmany months, in which area, what budget, keep in mind& give an add or find a consultant on the web& email him or talk to him.\n          or see the paper how others have written, take the best from both& write. best of luck.
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Here are some tips. For detailed information go to sba link below.  Good Luck!\n\nBefore you begin writing your business plan, consider four core questions: \nWhat service or product does your business provide and what needs does it fill? \nWho are the potential customers for your product or service and why will they purchase it from you? \nHow will you reach your potential customers? \nWhere will you get the financial resources to start your business?\nWriting the Plan  \nWhat goes in a business plan? The body can be divided into four distinct sections: \n1) Description of the business \n2) Marketing \n3) Finances \n4) Management \nAddenda should include an executive summary, supporting documents, and financial projections. \nAlthough there is no single formula for developing a business plan, some elements are common to all business plans. They are summarized in the following outline: \nElements of a Business Plan\n              1. Cover sheet \n2. Statement of purpose 3. Table of contents \n                I. The Business \n               A. Description of business \n               B. Marketing \n               C. Competition \n               D. Operating procedures \n               E. Personnel \n               F. Business insurance \n               II. Financial Data \n               A. Loan applications \n               B. Capital equipment and supply list \n               C. Balance sheet \n               D. Breakeven analysis \n               E. Pro-forma income projections (profit & loss statements) \n               Three-year summary \n               Detail by month, first year \n               Detail by quarters, second and third years \n               Assumptions upon which projections were based \n               F. Pro-forma cash flow \n          III. Supporting Documents \n               Tax returns of principals for last three years Personal financial               statement (all banks have these forms) \n               For franchised businesses, a copy of franchise contract and all                 supporting documents provided by the franchisor \n               Copy of proposed lease or purchase agreement for building space                \n               Copy of licenses and other legal documents \n               Copy of resumes of all principals \n               Copies of letters of intent from suppliers, etc.
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start out by writing business plan of your own \ninternet has alot of bussiness questions for you to ask\nI think even microsoft has a business plan\nstart with those\nhere a link to get you started\nhttp://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html
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Try this site:\nhttp://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html
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You may want to check out the following resources on starting a campground:\n\nDarrell Hess & Associates (mostly buy and sell campgrounds but has lots of resources) http://www.campgroundsforsale.com/\nBook: Campground Management: How to Establish and Operate Your Campground by Rollin B. Cooper \n\nHere are some general resources that can help you write your business plan:\n\n- SBA Business Plan Basics http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html\n- PowerHomeBiz.com Creating a Business Plan section http://www.powerhomebiz.com/startup/businessplan.htm\n- Entrepreneur.com Writing a Business Plan section http://www.entrepreneur.com/bizplan/0,7253,,00.html\n\nYou may also want to review some sample business plans to see how it actually looks like:\n\n- Bplans.com http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.cfm\n- MOOT Corp Business Plan competition winners\nhttp://www.businessplans.org/businessplans.html\n- VFinance - View hundreds of real business plans in pdf format. http://www.vfinance.com/home.asp?bps=1&ToolPage=bps_main.asp\n- Business Owners Toolkit Sample business plans and information on how to create a plan. http://www.toolkit.cch.com/tools/buspln_m.asp\n- PlanWare Planning software and information. http://www.planware.org/\n- Virtual Business Plan Walk through the design of a business plan. http://www.bizplanit.com/vplan.html \n-SBA Business Planning Guide http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html\n- Small Business Advancement Center http://www.sbaer.uca.edu/business_plan/businessPlan.pdf\n- Sample Business Plan General planning guide created by the Canadian Business Service Center. http://www.cbsc.org/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=CBSC_FE/display&c=GuideFactSheet&cid\n- Business Plans Index - A subject guide to sample business plans and profiles for specific business types from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. http://216.183.184.20/subject/business/bplansindex.html\n-\nSome recommended books are :\n\n- Business Plans Kit for Dummies \n- The Complete Book of Business Plans : Simple Steps to Writing a Powerful Business Plan \n- Writing Business Plans That Get Results : A Step-By-Step Guide \n- Business Plans For Dummies® \n- Your First Business Plan : A Simple Question and Answer Format Designed to Help You Write Your Own Plan \n\nHope that the above resources help
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what shape is the plan? (the description should be only on plan. and if you are an architect than it shouldn`t be 2 much.) at what scale do u need it? the design depends on you and youre talent
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Many are available. I personally find bnet.com to be very helpful. If you are looking for sample business plans, bplans.com will be useful.
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Go to http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/ or http://www.bplan.com/ where you will find sample plans and instructions on how to write a business plan