Below are a few web sites to help you write a business plan and launch a profitable social enterprise.
- How to Write an Executive Summary
- Deloitte & Touche’s “Writing and Effective Business Plan”
- Small Business Administration – Information on legal issues, business planning, software, and other resources.
- Entrepreneurial Edge Online – An on-line resource center and magazine for entrepreneurs. Check out the section called Business Builders.
- Developing Your Business Plan Workshop – This page from the Small Business Administration Web site contains a basic step-by-step approach to writing a business plan.
- Business Essentials Library – Palo Alto Software – Palo Alto Software produces business planning software. There are several sample business plans available as well as tips, planning outlines, and other information.
- Bplans.com business planning resources
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s business plan outline
- Nolo: provide do-it-yourself legal solutions for consumers and small businesses.
- BigGO Network: is an on-line marketplace that connects the startup and small business community. The company allows startup companies, investors, advisors, job seekers and service providers to post requests for help on-line and have those requests routed to other members of the Network who can help them.

