If you're starting a small business, or making major changes to your current business, you need to write a business plan to go forward with confidence. This practical guide tells you all you need to know to prepare a sound business plan that will enable you to get your business off the ground successfully, and obtain a loan. It includes: step-by-step guidelines for creating a business plan; sample business plans for a range of business types; examples, exercises, quick quizzes, activities, web references, and a glossary; environmentally sustainable business practices; alternative staffing solutions, and strategies for planning for your business. Written to cover competencies required for the Business Services Training Package, <I>Writing Your Plan for Small Business Success</I> is an essential text for students studying small business management, and a valuable guide for anyone heading out on their own.