Business Plans & Financing

Legal forms, books, online services, and software to help you write a business plan, make financial projections, get a small business loan or investment, and more.

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How to Write a Business Plan
Write an effective business plan and learn how to attract money for your small business from lenders or investors with this bestselling guide.
The Small Business Start-Up Kit
Launch your business quickly, easily and with confidence using this nuts-and-bolts guide.
Business Plan Pro Premier
If your company is expanding and needs significant funding, this is the software that can help you secure it!
Business Loans from Family & Friends
Ask for a loan from trusted friends or family, create an agreement, and start your small business without heading to the bank.
Legal Forms for Starting & Running a Small Business
Over 60 small business legal documents -- plus all the instructions needed to fill them out!
Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business
Start a business using the plain-English legal and business information you need to get your venture off the ground and running.
Quicken Legal Business Pro 2012
Start a business quickly and easily with all the legal forms you need in one comprehensive software package. Windows Only.
Nolo's Start & Run a Business Bundle
Start a small business with the legal information crucial to your success and all the legal forms you need in this pair of books.
The eBay Business Start-Up Kit
The kit is packed with in-depth information and practical advice to help you get your eBay business up and running on the web's leading commerce site.
Business Plan Pro
The fastest way to generate the business plan you need to launch or expand your business.
The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit
Legal and practical business basics, specifically for women entrepreneurs.
The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California
Start a small business in California with all the plain-English information and forms you need in one book!
Small Business in Paradise
Practical steps to get to the place you belong -- plus interviews with entrepreneurs who made it happen!
Running a Side Business
Turn your hobby into a successful business with this book written for the multi-jobber.
Deduct It!
Take the business tax deductions you're due! Write off travel expenses, meals, entertainment, and much more using this complete guide.
All I Need Is Money
Turn to this book to find the funding you need to bring your great idea to life!
Save Your Small Business
Small business owners can survive the challenges of recession with these ten simple steps.
The Complete Guide to Buying a Business
The information you need to acquire an existing business -- and avoid problems and mistakes.
Retire - And Start Your Own Business
A step-by-step guide to choosing and starting your own business in retirement.
Nolo's Crash Course in Small Business Basics
Start your business quickly and legally with Nolo's first-ever audiobook.
Corporate Loans
Document director and shareholder loan approvals with these 27 resolutions and promissory notes.
Promissory Note for Business Loan (Lump-Sum Payment)
Everything you need to lend or borrow money, to be repaid with one single payment.
Promissory Note for Business Loan (Interest-Only Payments)
Everything you need to lend or borrow money, to be repaid with interest only until the end of the loan.
Promissory Note for Business Loan (Balloon Payment)
Everything you need to lend or borrow money, to be repaid with a lower monthly amount and a balloon payment at the end.
Promissory Note for Business Loan (Amortized Payments)
Everything you need to lend or borrow money, using amortized payments.
Security Agreement for Borrowing Money
The form and instructions you need to secure money lent to a business.
Agreement to Modify Promissory Note
This easy-to-use form lets you change the terms of your promissory note.
Disputed Account Settlement
Formally resolve business account disputes with this legally valid agreement.