Business Plans - BUSA 2300: Entrepreneurship - The Business Planning Process

Databases for Business Planning

Gale Business: Entrepreneurship
Sample business plans, articles, overviews, directories, business topics and types, "how-to" documents.

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PrivCo
Business and financial data on major, non-publicly traded corporations: family owned, private equity owned, venture backed, and international unlisted companies. Company financials, M&A deals, valuations, venture capital funding, private equity deals, etc.

Access Note: Users must create individual accounts. PrivCo limits Excel downloads.
DemographicsNow
Geographically customized demographic data reports and maps. Identify patterns and trends regarding household expenditures, market penetration and location of goods and services.

All current Vanderbilt University students, faculty, and staff have access to this resource, both on and off-campus.
Social Explorer
Current and historical census data and demographic information: US Census, American Community Survey, religious membership, carbon emissions data, etc. Customizable maps, charts, and reports.

User Limit: 3.
Statista
Quantitative data, statistics, infographics, and related information compiled from market research institutes, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases.

Small Business Administration
An excellent resource for information on starting and running a business aimed at both the beginner and current small business owner. Click on the tab for “Small Business Planner” tab to find guides to writing a business plan and sample plans.
SCORE
Nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground; supported by the Small Business Association.
Business Plans Handbook Online
Actual business plans written by entrepreneurs in North America who are seeking financing for their business.
Inc.Com: The Daily Resource for Entrepreneurs
This source covers the A-Z of starting a business and feature daily columns and articles on topics ranging from “Raising Capital” to "How We Did It" articles. Excellent online source with primarily free information .
SBDCnet
A national information clearinghouse set up to serve the Small Business Development Centers nationwide, this website and clearinghouse provide more sample business plans, information on franchises, e-commerce, procurement, home businesses, inventions, etc
Edward Lowe Foundation
Geared to the business information needs of second stage entrepreneur's. Includes YourEconomy, as well as the Entrepreneur's Resource Center.

Business Plans Handbook: A Compilation of Actual Business Plans Developed by Small Businesses throughout North America
eBook: A basic resource made up almost entirely of actual service, product, high tech, non-profit, food, virtual reality and other sample business plans.
How to Write a Business Plan
Call Number: MGT HD 30.28 .M3839
Available in print or electronically using this link.