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Nicastro, S., & Murphy, R. (2022, July 26). How to write a business plan, step by step. Nerd Wallet.
This article from NerdWallet outlines the steps for an effective business plan. The 9-step process covers topics such as business goals and describing products and services.

Alton, L. (2015). 6 critical questions your business plan must answer. Entrepreneur.
An example of the questions one entrepreneur considered important in creating a business plan.

Nilssen, D. (2015). 4 essential considerations of a bank-friendly business plan. Entrepreneur.
This business plan article relates to the banking industry. It’s good for learners to understand how business plan strategy may differ depending on the industry.

Hristov, I., Chirico, A., & Ranalli, F. (2022). Corporate strategies oriented towards sustainable governance: advantages, managerial practices and main challenges. Journal of Management & Governance, 26(1), 75–97.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10997-021-09581-x
The considerations of each business plan element as they relate to sustainable business practices in the operation of a new venture.

Manwaring, M., Weirup, A., & Balachandra, L. (2021). Negotiating the Pandemic Like an Entrepreneur: Lessons from the Turbulent World of Start‐Up Ventures. Negotiation Journal, 37(2), 193–202. https://doi.org/10.1111/nejo.12357.
Consider each business plan element and how each must include how the organization will address sustainability in the face of extensive unknown challenges such as those related to the COVID-19 pandemic or even smaller impacting changes.

Mergemeier, L., Moser, J., & Flatten, T. C. (2018). The influence of multiple constraints along the venture creation process and on start-up intention in nascent entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 30(7/8), 848–876. https://doi.org/10.1080/08985626.2018.1471163.
Consider how your business plan can address the myriad of constraints that a new venture entrepreneur can face.

Monteiro, G. F. A. (2021). The Use of Design in Business Strategy: What’s Beneath the Surface? Design Issues, 37(3), 78–88. https://doi.org/10.1162/desi_a_00649.
Consider the operational design of your business and how early definition of business plan elements and how can help an organization develop strategies to be effective.