Developing a business plan before starting your business is one of the best ways to set yourself up for success and sustainable growth. A solid plan clarifies short- and long-term goals, guiding your business strategy. Creating a business plan also helps you determine the type of funding you may need, plan marketing, organize your business, and can even fine-tune your mission. In this workshop, entrepreneurs learn the eight parts of a business plan and what to consider when writing a business plan. By the end of the workshop, business owners take away a blueprint or first draft of a business plan.