The Ernst & Young Business Plan Guide (The Ernst & Young Business Guide Series) - Hardcover

Ernst & Young LLP; Siegel, Eric S.; Ford, Brian R.; Bornstein, Jay M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471578258 ISBN 13: 9780471578253

Publisher: Wiley, 1993

Synopsis

Designed to assist the reader in creating a financial, organizational and operational blueprint for success. Developed for anyone starting a new business or expanding one already in existence, it contains step-by-step instructions for devising a solid business plan. With a sample business plan incorporated within the text, this edition will help explain why certain information is required, how it may best be presented and how to appeal to its financial and strategic viewers. Also included is information on new strategic methods of funding for business ventures, the latest information on laws and regulations that might affect planning and current examples of successful S & C corporations.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Featuring...

• Advice on how to write and develop business plans
• A realistic sample plan
• All new sections on funding and financing methods with provisions for restructuring and bankruptcy
• Tips for tailoring plans to the decision makers

THE ERNST & YOUNG

Business Plan Guide

THIRD EDITION

In today's competitive business environment, a well thought out business plan is more important than ever before. Not only can it assist you in raising the money needed to start or expand a business— by attracting the interest of potential investors—but it can also help you keep tabs on your progress once the business is up and running.

Completely revised and updated to reflect today's dynamic business environment, The Ernst & Young Business Plan Guide, Third Edition leads you carefully through every aspect involved in researching, writing, and presenting a winning business plan. Illustrating each step of this process with realistic examples, this book goes far beyond simply discussing what a business plan is. It explains why certain information is required, how it may best be presented, and what you should be aware of as both a preparer and reviewer of such a proposal.

Divided into three comprehensive parts, The Ernst & Young Business Plan Guide, Third Edition outlines the essential elements of this discipline in a straightforward and accessible manner. Whether you're considering starting, expanding, or acquiring a business, the information found within these pages will enhance your chances of success.

About the Author:

BRIAN R. FORD is Ernst & Young's gaming industry specialist, serving as a coordinating partner on both audit and special engagement projects throughout the industry. He also serves the retail and distribution industries and has specialized in growth companies for many years.

JAY M. BORNSTEIN is a tax partner at Ernst & Young and has specialized in emerging businesses for many years.

PATRICK T. PRUITT is a partner at Ernst & Young specializing in strategic growth markets, where he has worked extensively with clients accessing the capital markets.

ERNST & YOUNG LLP is one of the nation's leading professional services firms, providing tax, assurance, and advisory business services to thousands of individuals as well as domestic and global business.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0471578258
• ISBN 13: 9780471578253
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 194