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I have over thirty years of experience in business management and have written hundreds of business plans, feasibility studies and financial analyses. I will be happy to answer questions about how to approach writing a business plan, how to do market research, the elements of business plan writing, how to make your business proposition compelling, how to write a value statement, management and personnel issues, market strategy, feasibility analysis, financial analysis, what investors want to know, how to find potential investors, risk issues and more. I find that entrepreneurs often find it helpful to have someone to give them a nudge in the right direction and if I can do that for you, it will be my pleasure to help. If you need more help, I will be happy to speak with you about my consulting services.

Experience in the area

I have written well over one hundred business plans across industries from bricks and mortar retail, heating industry, restaurant industry, e-commerce, biotechnology, health and human services (my special expertise). My clients have had strong success in achieving funding through angel investors, institutional investors, bank financing, grant funding and SBA loans. I also write extensively in the areas of e-commerce and healthcare.

Publications

I have authored hundreds of articles for on-line e-commerce portals as well as writing several dozen courses across disciplines such as computer security, Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, international business, importing and healthcare for children. In addition, I have published in a number of journals such as Group Practice Management Journal, Health Information Management Journal and Southern California Physician.

Education/Credentials

B.S. Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA M.S. Health Policy & Management, Harvard School of Public Health

Past/Present Clients

Axiom Sports A Pet’s World Black River Nursery Angela’s Healthy Kitchen Hawke’s Restaurant Niagara Thermal Wendy Pepper, LLC Florida Daycare Reality Engineering Scrapbook.com Cardiovascular Associates of the Virgin Islands MedQuest Ultimate Transition Fitness Emeryville Medical Groups Occupational Medical Centers PeopleCARE Intivia Healthworldnet ESources AussieMed MedCARE Nereus Medical International Hayes Consulting Sohnar ConceptShare

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Recent Answers from Sue Brissette

2009-10-30 business plan:

Hi, The answer to your question depends on whether or not these three businesses actually come together around a client base. If you are offering event planning and personal assistance as a package

2009-09-22 National Growth Funding - San antonio, tx:

Hi, Sorry for the delay in response. Thanks for your question. I looked at the NGF site and it does seem to have a good reputation - it certainly has garnered some credibility symbols on its website

2009-07-30 finance:

Dear Candy, Absolutely! Cash flow problems can destroy a company. In healthcare, a doctor treats patients and bills insurance. He/she can wait up to six months for payment. In the meantime, rent, saleries

2009-05-15 New Business:

Dear Khadija, You have a very interesting idea! I think it has potential. If you want to view your idea as more than a school project, you will indeed need a business plan to 1)formalize your own thinking

2009-05-09 Business Template?:

Dear Caine, I can appreciate your desire for a quick way to put together a business plan but please don't do yourself the disservice of approaching your plan in this way. It' so important that you use

 

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