Before you start a business, or get anyone to lend you money to make it go, you’ve got to have a plan. And it's got to be a good, focused, well researched plan if you want to succeed. The articles and worksheet on this page will show you how to perfect your business plan. And in this week's VIDEO, small business owner and USA TODAY columnist Rhonda Abrams, CEO of The Planning Shop, shows you how two companies have benefitted from putting together a solid business plan.