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#151;ForbesMagazine
 
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Although these terms sound technical, the practical, proven, and real-life advice offered in this all-new ninth edition ofThe Business Planning Guidemakes the jargon come alive. If you are an entrepreneur or manager wanting to launch and grow your venture on more solid financial footing, these are the step-by-step strategies you need to compile a complete business plan and financing proposal.
 
The Business Planning Guideprovides three complete sample business plans and offers expert guidance, including information on how to:
 

#149;  Collect relevant information from inside and outside your company.