Forest Products Business Planning Guide

The Forest Products Business Planning Guide is designed to assist startup and existing businesses develop a business plan. The workbook should be used to guide your thinking as you plan to start a new business, expand an existing business or strategically prepare you in your search for capital. Upon going through the different sections of the workbook, you will have a complete plan written, and be ready to present to a banker or an investor. You can also use this plan to grow your business.

Information on creating a strategic plan, creating a marketing plan and developing a business plan, as well as additional references and recommended reading.

This guide is specifically designed to assist First Nation entrepreneurs in small business start-up. It offers information on identifying a product or service for your proposed company to market; establishing your own company; writing a business plan; and, seeking financing for your business.