A business plan is the foundation of your investor or financing package; and yet, most entrepreneurs are busy with other priorities – such as running your existing business, developing prototypes, networking for customers, and recruiting employees – to prepare a dynamic and compelling business plan. NOTE: there are great software programs out there to help you (www.LivePlan.com), as well as Small Business Assistance Centers that offer low-cost 'do it yourself' classes, if you need to watch your pennies.