A business plan is a written document that describes an idea for a product or service and how it will make money. A well thought out plan will give potential investors and you an understanding of your business

Take advantage of the many free business consulting and low-cost training programs offered by the state of California! They help you with business operations and management, marketing, financing, business planning and more!

Investigate what your competitors are doing! Compare them to your business – what are your/their strengths, weaknesses, missed opportunities and threats?

Avoid these pitfalls! 50% of small businesses will fail within the first year! A staggering 95% will close their doors before they hit their 5th year in business!