: A compilation of actual business plans developed by small businesses throughout North America.

Gale eBooks - eBook version of the above title. If you are off-campus, call, text or chat with the library staff during open hours. Use this link to the resource.

Reference for Business - Business Plans Handbook - Business plans from volumes 1-11 are available free online.

Business Plans and Profiles Index - Created by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, this index lists types of small businesses and a corresponding sample business plan, profile or book about the business with sources provided after each entry. Books listed are in the Carnegie Library, but some plans are available online. Books may be obtained through interlibrary loan (see box below).

Click HERE to search books, eBooks, media other items.

Suggested Library of Congress subject headings (Use drop down search field option):

• Business planning
• New business enterprises -- Planning 

U.S. Small Business Association

Covers the essentials, and you may register for a free step-by-step tool to writing a business plan.

BizPlanIt: Virtual Business Plan

Basic ideas, and concepts for each section of a business plan.

Download a template for creating business plans with Microsoft Word.

Part 1. For marketing plan, ON CAMPUS, take a look at the following on the haircare industry; or try searching our Vocational and Career Collection.

Part 7. For legal requirements, look to your California Cosmetology Association for assistance.

Part 8. For demographics, try locating on your city's official websites or American FactFinder's community data. 

Part 9. Launch a salon planner for floor plan/interior layout and design. Report feature will price it out for you.