Every business needs a business plan, a plan to meet the expected and unexpected opportunities and obstacles the future holds. Preparing a business plan is part of the process of preparing for a business. This book will show you how to take a long, hard look at each element of the plan and then how to communicate the right message to the right people to maximize the chances of getting your business venture launched. "Creating a Business Plan" covers the kinds of information that need to be contained in a successful business plan as well as how to present that information so that your readers get what they need and understand quickly what you're asking of them.