Writing a Business Plan

  Supporting Documentation 

1. Resume
   Resume is important.  Cite experience and capabilities that contribute directly to your understanding  and operation of the business.  Include your education, volunteer activities, or outside activities.
      
2. Letter of Intent
   If you are going to catering parties, manufacturing, importing or exporting goods, and have commitments  from prospective clients, include their letters of intent to do business with you.  Related to letters of intent are in-hand purchases orders that are forms rather than letters.
      
3. Letter of Recommendation
   Include two or three letters of reference from people who know you.  These can be business or community leaders, friends, or business associates.  A reference letter should be short, saying how long the person has known you, and something about your good character. 
      
4. Special Awards, Achievements
      
5. Newspaper and Magazine Clippings
   If you or your business have favorable publicity for business, public service, or civic awards, include copies of new clippings as part of your supporting documents.  Also, include news items that relate to your business.
      
6. Additional Relevant Information Supporting Your Business
   This section may include: a building lease, a franchise agreement; a purchase agreement; copies of licenses and permits; specifications and cost breakdowns; a partnership agreement; and articles of incorporation.