Business Plans

A select list of resources on writing a business plan

Our librarians can assist you in person at the Reference Desk, by phone (914) 422-1480 or online.

Print Resources

The following titles are available for in-library use and/or loan.

Business Plans Handbook 658.401B (also available online)
Entrepreneur Magazine's Creating a Successful Business Plan 658.401E
Guide to Business Planning 658.401F
How to Write a Business Plan 658.1522M
Prentice Hall Encyclopedia of Model Business Plans 658.401C
The Successful Business Plan 658.401A

Find more by searching our CatalogPlus+ with subject headings such as: Business Planning, New Business Enterprise Planning, and New Business Enterprises Finance.

Subscription Databases

Gale Virtual Reference Library (select business publications)
Business Plans Handbook (all volumes can be searched at once)

Business Software

Available for public use on Library PCs :

Business Plan Pro
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
Corel Office Suite (WordPerfect, Quattro Pro, Paradox, Corel Presentation)

Websites

Other resources

Free counseling offered at the Library by a SCORE volunteer who can review your business plan.

.pdf version also available
Created by the Adult Services Staff of the White Plains Public Library 7/09/07