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How to Write the Financial Section of a Business Plan

An outline of your company's growth strategy is essential to a business plan, but it just isn't complete without the numbers to back it up. Here's some advice on how to include things like a sales forecast, expense budget, and cash-flow statement.

By ELIZABETH WASSERMAN, Editor of Inc.'s technology website, IncTechnology.com.


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