Put a plan behind your business dreams! It is hard to take a business seriously when there is little or nothing in writing about its structure, future direction, or position in the marketplace. That is why a business plan may be the most important document you will ever write for your business.

A business plan---like a road map—will help you determine where you are, where you want to be, and how you are going to get there.

This introduction course will review the types of business plans, the purposes of each plan and highlight the crucial part that a business plan plays in realizing your dream.

This Course is part 1 of 3.