Hi there! Welcome to the Small Business Community forums. I'm glad you found us. You're off to a good start by initiating a business plan. I second Luckiest in encouraging you to contact SCORE, as they can provide both in person and remote assistance to help guide you through this process. Since you're here, I can also point you toward some articles written by our small business experts in an effort to help fledgling entrepreneurs stretch their wings.

Writing a business plan by Steve Strauss outlines some of the most compelling reasons for having a detailed business plan, along with steps to take to make sure yours is accurate and as complete as possible.

Five Essential Elements for Every Business Plan will help you make sure you're including all the necessary details.

You might also be interested in Choosing the Best Business Structure for Your Small Business as you move forward so you can be sure you're making the best decisions about your future growth and tax liability. 

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--Lisa