<P>This comprehensive book will ensure your business plan is robust enough to start, run or revitalise any business enterprise.</P> <P>Whether your goal is raising start-up finance for a new business, requesting venture funding from a corporate parent or directing operational management, <I>The Definitive Business Plan</I> will help you deliver the information the decision-makers are really looking for. </P> <P>Accessible to the newcomer and detailed enough for the experienced planner, the third edition of this international bestseller explains how to tailor a plan for specific readerships and meet specific objectives, helping you to focus your attention on strategic planning as well as on operational controls.</P> <P>This new edition has been completely updated throughout.</P>