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Business Plans

Learn how great companies are born
Learn first-hand how importers, restaurateurs, specialized retailers and other niche businesses got their start. Goliath Business Plans are a collection of actual business plans written by entrepreneurs seeking funding throughout North America.


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Most sample business plans cover:
• statement of purpose
• executive summary
• business and market descriptions
• management and personnel
• financial and more

Only the company names and addresses have changed - the numbers and ideas are real. Use them as examples for structuring and composing your own business plan. Or use the provided template. Goliath also provides a listing of support organizations, agencies, and consultants; a glossary of small business terms; and an updated bibliography.
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