1. How to Create an Effective Business Plan UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

2. Research the Business Plan Community, Government, and Professional Resources –Small Business Administration (SBA) –Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) –Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved 2

3. Community, Government, and Professional Resources Chamber of Commerce Trade Associations Professional Consultants Financial Institutions UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved 2

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6. Mistakes in Business Planning Unrealistic Financial Projections An Undefined Target Market Poor Research Ignored Competition Inconsistencies in the Business Plan UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved 6