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Old 10-10-2003, 12:39 AM   #6 (permalink)
John Scott
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What about expenses like office space, startup costs, supplies...
should this all be listed out item by item or as a lump total...???
What is the normal layout for this section of a business plan?

What about employee wages?
I'm guessing any money coming in or out during startup should be accounted for...
Investors usually want everything in detail. Break it down, including office supplies, phone expenses, etc.
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and do you know where I could see some examples of great business plans?
Sorry about that - I don't know of any online. I'm sure there are some, but I don't know of the link off hand.

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I don't know what common standards are for this..
and I have no clue as to how long before an investor expects to see returns...
Just estimate everything conservatively, and still show a profit within 6 months. Can't go wrong there.
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