Reference sources

—: Business plans handbook : a compilation of actual business plans developed by small business throughout North America

R-658.4012 B979, v. 1-9 Central Library, Science & Business Room

A collection of real-life business plans, taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries -- only the company names and addresses have been changed. Typical business plans include type of business; statement of purpose; executive summary; business/industry description; market; product and production; management/ personnel; and financial specifics.
Adams, Jeffery: The mission statement book : 301 corporate mission statements from America's top companies

R-658.4012 A159m 1999, various locations

A selection of over 300 mission statements from America's top companies with detailed advice on how to craft one to suit the needs of your organization.
Cross, Wilbur: The Prentice Hall encyclopedia of model business plans

658.4012 C951p 1998, various locations

Includes an overview of the business plan process, more than 60 model business plans and a guide to other sources of information.