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According to the Small Business Encyclopedia, found at www.entrepreneur.com/encyclopedia/business-plan, a business plan can be defined as:
A written document describing the nature of the business, the sales and marketing strategy, and the financial background, and containing a projected profit and loss statement .
A business plan is also a road map that provides directions so a business can plan its future and helps it avoid bumps in the road. The time you spend making your business plan thorough and accurate, and keeping it up-to-date, is an investment that pays big dividends in the long term.