Most business owners cringe at the thought of taking time to develop a written business plan. For many, creating a business plan is likened to a trip to the dentist. Perhaps it's because they're in a time crunch, or they simply don't know how, or maybe they just don't want to see what their great idea translates into on a balance sheet. Whatever the reason, these entrepreneurs are missing a crucial step in the business startup processāand often end up paying dearly for it later.

 The good news is that drafting a business plan is a straightforward exercise that you can do with the help of this e-book. All it takes is a little time, some honest introspection about your new venture, and either a spreadsheet or legal pad to capture it all. Within no time you'll become one of the few and the proud business owners who can say, "Yes, I have a business plan."