MBATricks

Here is a pretty nice article that summarises very well the topcis that should be covered in a business plan:

http://bit.ly/iiVtRC

In a nutshell:

1. Executive Summary

2. Mission Statement

3. The Marketplace

4. Marketing and Sales Strategy

5. Products & Services

6. Financial Projections

7. Management & Personnel

8. People Management

9. Suppliers

10. Operational Controls

11. Other Information