Resources

In order to help our customers, and entrepreneurs in general, we have developed a resource directory with various articles that we hope you will find useful. These articles cover various topics for entrepreneurs at every stage of business planning and business plan writing. Just click on the link below to navigate to an article. Each article further links you with helpful information outside of the masterplans website. We do not take responsibility for any information supplied outside of the masterplans website. Be sure to read our Privacy Policy before continuing on. Requests for specific information should be directed to info@masterplans.com

Angel Investor Network
Angel investor network/venture capital firms small business funding found on Go Big. Want angel investor network/venture capital firms funding?

Bank & SBA Loan Requirements
Both the banks and the Small Business Administration (SBA) have specific requirements of plans written for financing. The document must be written different for both expanding and start-up business. It must also present a realistic and thorough pro forma financial plan that substantiates the repayment of the requested loan.

Building Business Plan Financials
One of the most important sections of any business plan is clear, accurate and detailed financials. This should include a pro forma profit and loss statement, cash-flow, balance sheet, break-even analysis and more.

Business Planning for Government Contracts
Oftentimes government organizations will put contracts up for bid to small businesses. Generally speaking a large portion of the contract submission process is a clear and viable plan demonstrating the company's abilities and its financial stability.

Business Microloans
A micro-loan for a business is generally in the range of $10k - $20k and is most oftentimes used for cash-blow purposes and small capital expenditures.

Business Payroll Tax Planning
Payroll taxes are generally based upon the wage paid to employees and not all compensation requires a payroll tax. A properly constructed pro forma financial model should take into consideration all human resource liabilities, even payroll tax.

Business Plan for a Daycare
As simple as its sounds, a plan for a modern daycare can be a tricky undertaking in the highly competitive environment that surround childcare today. One of the main things to consider before developing a daycare is if the business will be a simple care center or will it offer a curriculum.

Business Plan for a Real Estate Company
Currently, the most popular consultation we offer is in the real estate market and the demand for are services in this area are mirroring trends in that industry. masterplans is an expert in planning companies the conduct "Flips," mortgage brokerages, real estate agencies, and property management companies.

Business Plan for a Restaurant
Another popular and booming segment of small business is within the restaurant industry. Whether you are planning a quick-serve restaurant (QSR), a fast food restaurant or a traditional restaurant, or any variation or scale thereof, we have the team and real world experience to satisfy the most demanding capitalization method.

Business Plan for a Salon
Hair salons can be complex little businesses, namely because of the personnel model and the amount of direct recruiting and marketing the individual entrepreneur must do. However, if you have the drive to enter this lucrative industry, we can help the plan that will help retain the funds you need.

Business Plan for a Franchise
We love to see entrepreneurs open a successful franchise, but doing so takes a considerable amount of capital (in most cases) and your plan must be properly structured for viewing by both the lender and the franchise itself.

eBay Business Plan
With the advent of the online auction, a booming new industry has formed called the Internet reseller store. These businesses work to resell peoples stuff on eBay or other auctions and operate similar to a consignment store.

Export Company Business Plan Financing
One of the more time consuming, yet rewarding, situations we find ourselves in is helping entrepreneurs develop plans for financing for an export company. This is primarily due to the complex nature of the financials, namely the balance sheet.

Financing Your Business Plan
This article discusses the nature of small business funding for start-up. Ideally businesses can approach banks for reasonable interest loans, but depending on the nature of the business and the entrepreneurs behind it, more creative sources for funding such as an SBA loan, angel investors or venture capital must be pursued.

Finding the Perfect Business
What if all you know about business is that your rather be in it for yourself then watch your boss get rich while you do all the work. You must first be honest with yourself about what you are good at and what will hold your interest. Then if you can't think of an original concept yourself, purchase a franchise.

Grant Resources for Your Business
There are some businesses that are perfect to receive a government grant. However, this is no easy task and you better be ready to go up against some serious competition. This article gives you many resources to pursue a grant within your industry.

How to Plan Your Marketing
Before going into business for yourself, make sure you have a firm grasp on just how the products or services you are going to sell are marketing. A business isn't in business without customers and many small businesses must be ready to adapt to new trends in marketing.

International Trade Loans
International Trade Loans are great capital resources for businesses that engage or are affected by international trade. You must be ready to prove how the business will repay the loan and how that loan will be used; this is completed in your business plan.

Loan for your Business Plan
The single most common reason that entrepreneurs call us is because the bank or SBA asks them for a business plan. These plans must hearken to commonly accepted standards and we are experts at molding your concept to fit these parameters.

Natural Disaster Recovery Loan
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we received a bevy of calls from individual business owners who wished to receive an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) because they suffered business losses from the disaster. This article is dedicated to helping you find out how an EIDL can help you.

New Ideas for Business Plans
Businesses come in all shapes, sizes and colors. A great thing about our country is that almost anyone can open up a business and find someone that wants to by what you are selling. This article will help you jump start your mind and has resources to help you find the business you've always dreamt of.

Planning to Estimate Costs for Businesses
OK, so you know you want to go into business but now you have the black cloud of doubt looming over your head. This is probably because you just realized how much getting into business costs… but don't worry too much, this article will help!

Sample Business Plan
The work of masterplans is protected by the rights of the entrepreneur and the important contract we put in place with each client. However, this article does give you a sample breakdown of the sections required in most business plans and a link to sample business plans that have been approved by the SBA.

SBA Lenders for Small Business
This article will lead you to a list of SBA lenders.

SBA Loan Programs
The SBA has a host of small business loans and you are likely to find the perfect one for your business here. For information on these loan please read the article by clicking the link below.

Small Business Investment Company
You've probably heard the phrase before, "member SBIC" but what does that mean to you and your business. For a comprehensive description on Small Business Investment Companies read the following article.

Writing a Business Plan for an Angel Investor
There are some specific things to know about angel investors and just how to write a plan that will get their attention. At masterplans we specialize in this type of document.

Writing a Business Plan for Venture Capital
A plan that is intended to garner attention and consequently funding from a venture capitalist is probably one of the most complex documents you will come across. Learn more about our plans written especially for businesses pursuing venture capital.

Writing a Good Business Plan
What is it that makes someone give an entrepreneur money to start a business? It happens; so there must be some secret. The key is a properly constructed business plan and proper business wherewithal.