Business Plans

WELCOME!! This research guide is designed to help you write a business plan. You can search the Library catalogue to find books on writing business plans utilizing the subject terms provided in this page. You can also access the database Films On Demand to access videos on writing business plans. The various tabs in this guide will give you access to some of the book titles, videos, key resources, and other information. Please keep in mind that these lists are not comprehensive, they are only examples of the many other resources held by the Library. 

• Small Business Administration

  The SBA has created a guide to help small business owners and entrepreneurs get started on planning a business.

• The Marketing Function in a company is explained in this video https://utep.yuja.com/V/Video?v=2455245&node=8945518&a=1261563628&autoplay=1

• Business Plans Handbook

  The handbook is part of the Gale Virtual Reference Library collection of eBooks which provides access to hundreds of sample business plans. Use the "search terms" box or "select publication title" option. 

• Shopify

  A guide to writing a business plan. 

• Small Business Reference Center (EBSCO)

  Provides access to resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Contains sample business plans, small business videos, and industry information organized by small business type. 

• Blans.com

  Free sample business plans organized by category.

• SBDC (Small Buiness Development Center) 

  Free videos, training and templates.

• SCORE

  Site offers a business plan template.

• ThoughtCo. 

  Shows the essential elements of a full business plan.