If you are looking for some more information to help you with your business plan, then try some of the links below.

American Express Small Business Exchange 

Although the American Express Web site is designed primarily to familiarize you with its products and services, it does have a complete section on "Creating an Effective Business Plan." It also includes an interactive workshop that "will teach you to create a compelling business plan through a series of exercises …"

Bplans.com 

Bplans.com has a wide variety of business planning information on its Web site, including sample business and marketing plans. It also has The Plan Wizard that allows you to "find the sample plans that are most relevant to your particular business."

EdgeOnline 

EdgeOnline is owned by the Edward Lowe Foundation, which is a non-profit organization founded by Edward Lowe. On this site you will find Business Builders, "a series of self-paced, how-to modules, that walk you through the procedures of growing a business in key areas such as finance, marketing and sales, and leadership and management."

Garage.com 

Garage.com describes itself as "A select list of the individuals ("angels"), venture capital firms, and corporate investors who can view and may invest in investment opportunities" posted on their site. Here you get help on creating a business plan and attempt to get financing from Garage.com's subscribers.

Intuit QuickBooks 

Intuit is the publisher of the highly popular QuickBooks accounting software. On its Web site, not only can you learn more about the product, but it also has a complete small business section that includes a Business Plan Template.

U.S. Small Business Administration 

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Web site contains a lot of useful general purpose business planning information for small businesses. Topics covered include starting, financing and expanding a business. Additionally, the site provides a business plan outline and a complete workbook that shows you how to apply for SBA backed loans.