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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Business Plan questions | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: Good Day Sir, Thank you for this opportunity. I am starting a new free leadership magazine in ... A: Peter: Thank you for contacting me via ALLExperts. Let me answer your questions as follows: ... | |
| Financial data | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: and thank you for your services. My question is regarding the financial aspect of the business plan. ... A: Ryan: Thank you for asking your question of me. For starters you are NOT dumb!! Not at ALL!!! The ... | |
| writing a business plan | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I am in the process of building an adult entertainment company and this company is going to have ... A: Raymond: Based on my 47 years as a professional business plan writer/business consultant my advice ... | |
| Social Enterprise Concept | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: Troland, My name is Shane Carman. I am a sixteen year old living in Geneseo, New York. I have ... A: Shane: Sounds like a great idea especially for a 16 year old!!!!! I am in New London, CT. Here in ... | |
| Real Estate Business? | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: What kind of advice could you give me about successfully organizing and managing my own real estate ... A: Susan: Yes those are great articles and the info contained therein should be very useful. In ... | |
| Trademark | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Troland, I'm part of a group putting together a business plan, and we've run into a question. ... A: Ryan: For starters I am a bit confused. Do you wish to "trademark" the name of the PLAN or the name ... | |
| water on my land | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I WANT TO KNOW HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT KIND OF WATER DO I HAVE ON MY LAND. I AM LOOKING INTO THE ... A: Marcella: I would suggest that you take several water samples to a water testing laboratory. They ... | |
| should i write a business plan? | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I want to propose a subsidiary section to run within a department store (for example, the spa in ... A: Susan: The short answer is absolutely YES!!! I would suggest you proceed as follows: 1) ... | |
| Business Template? | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me a business template (so I can just fill in the blanks), or send ... A: Caine: Best way to get "a business template" would be to do an internet search using the phrases ... | |
| Fishing Show Buisness Proposal | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I am an avid outdoorsmen and a native to Vail, Colorado. I have an excellent opportunity to make a ... A: Jason: Suggestions are FREE; guidance costs $$$$. I am in my 44th year as a business consultant and ... | |
| business plan | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the process of starting my practice. I need to know ... A: Lavon: You have several choices: 1) buy a book on how to write a business plan/the do-it-yourself ... | |
| becoming a freelance writer | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm really not sure if I should ask YOU this question, but I don't know whom else to ask: I'd like ... A: Tom: Go to booksites on the web especially Amazon.com and look for books in your subject area AND ... | |
| Business Plan Development | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: Troland: I want to develop an online publishig businss using Print On Demand technology. I want to ... A: Ronald: The only positive answer I can give you is visit the SCORE/Service Corp of Retired ... | |
| Starting my own water company | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I own a 4 acre chunk of land in eastern Washington state. I have an artesian well on this land. I ... A: Kevin: YES I certainly can help you write a business plan. I would love the opportunity to help you ... | |
| business plan | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: i have been in business for 6 years with a franchisee, i recently went out on my own but i do not ... A: Roxanne: Sounds you indeed DO NEED a business plan. That is my specialty. Now in my 44th year as a ... | |
| Hi John! | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: Please help me! I would like to sell business concepts only and I figure I have to write business ... A: Christine: "I'm your man;YES I can!" I am a professional business plan writer now in my 44th year ... | |
| writing a thesis for a small business plan | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: First of all, I did not go to a business school or college. I am going on this venture based on my ... A: Shelli: For starters I have never heard of ( I am now in my 44th year as a business ... | |
| I am looking at opening a buisness | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I have no idea what is in a proper buisness plan nor where to begin in writing up my own. where ... A: John: My BEST advice: contact your local SCORE chapter ( Service Corp of Retired Executives) at ... | |
| real estate | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Troland, I am only 22 and am very interested in getting into flipping houses. At my age it's ... A: Quinn: For starters in my 43 years in the business field as an accountant, small business consultant ... | |
| Getting started | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I'm a young man that has always been attracted to the idea of starting up a small business, club ... A: Sebastian: First order of business; write/have written for you a business plan. Without a well ... | |
| Starting a bagel bar as a sole trader | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: This is for a business plan for school, I don't actually want to start a business, but I was ... A: Jane: For starters I am ALWAYS willing to help a student - you are a future leader in the business ... | |
| starting a modern coffee shop business | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: i have an idea but the problem is i donot know the appliances to be used A: John: YES I am VERY QUALFIED to help you to start a modern coffee house! For starters you ABSOLUTELY ... | |
| Good business idea ? | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I've been contemplating starting a small business but I'm not sure if I have a good concept or ... A: Bill: Sounds like a great biz idea. Yes I would pay for such a service if I had stains on my ... | |
| Business proposal | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a range of ideas I want to take to a large communication/ media company. Basically I want ... A: Steve: My best advice: You state that you have "...a range of ideas..." Select ONE and only one ... | |
| Business Line Of Credit/ Break-Even Analysis | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: My name is Rashad Shaheed. I’m a real estate investor / entrepreneur. I’ve been looking for a way ... A: Rashad: For starters I would WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE COMPANY AND INQUIRE OF YOUR BANKER AS TO ... | |
| Starting a business | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: My friend and I are planning on opening a day spa. Can you tell me how we should do a business plan ... A: Sondra: Best advice: purchase a book on writing business plans AND purchase the best book in America ... | |
| First approach | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: I own a small business of Scented exotic oils for body. I am now wanting to get into the vending ... A: Shawa: Make your first approach a personal visit. Tell the owner what you are selling and tell ... | |
| small restaurant | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: My brother and I are plannning to open a small carribean restaurant. We know that we need to have a ... A: Derrick: I would love to help you - I have done many business plans for food type/restaurant ... | |
| Financial part of the business plan | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: I am planning on opening a small café/deli (12-1500sq.ft). Seating for maybe 20-30. Figuring ... A: Jeff: You are right: without prior history, say of a business you purchase, estimating/projecting ... | |
| buisness | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: how would i start a small buisness? A: Kelly: For starters purchase the BEST books ever for someone like yourself wishing to start a new ... | |
| how do i start to make a business plan | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: iam 19 and Extremely good with computers and have lots of experience with them and ive been wanting ... A: Chris: There is a two word answer to your question - BUSINESS PLAN. You need to write/have written ... | |
| how do i start to write a business plan | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: i know what i want in my bar and grille and i know the location but i dont kmow where to start now ... A: Shalanna: Do a "Google search" using the phrase "business plan for a bar and grille." This should ... | |
| How would I go about writing a business plan for my idea below? | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: "I'm thinking of starting my own home based book keeping / tax service. I have worked in the ... A: Jae: I would certainly encourage you to start your own home based bookkeeping/tax service. However ... | |
| TV Show | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I am from one of the Developing countries in Southern Africa. I really fancy TV shows and my dream ... A: Tee: I would be more than happy to help you with a business plan; however for this type of project, ... | |
| Open a restaurant | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: Mr.Troland, My husband and I are interested in opening up a restaurant. We have been wanting to do ... A: Lonese: I could be your saviour - I have 40 years experience as an accountant, tax consultant, ... | |
| Business plans | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: I need 10 points for why it is important for businesses to plan. Can you help me? A: Ayodele: There is an old saying that "Businesses do not plan to fail; they fail to plan." Any ... | |
| I dont know where to start | 5/10/2006 |
| Q: I am wanting to start a gaming and internet cafe. I am totally confused on the business plan. I have ... A: Chanel: YES you can pay someone to write a business plan. I am a professional business plan writer ... | |
| Buisness startup plan/grant writing | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: Troland, I am a Realtor from the midwest. I have been doing this for two years now and have gone ... A: Steve: I would be happy to offer some suggestions based on my 39 years experience as an accountant, ... | |
| homework questions | 3/22/2006 |
| Q: Not absolutely certain what you meant by your response. If my hunch is correct, you're perfect 10 ... A: Luis: Please resend your original question to me directly to johntroland@msn.com Honestly I do not ... | |
| starting a business | 3/21/2006 |
| Q: Hey Im jen, im 19 an I live in Liverpool. I dont know if I am aiming this question at the right ... A: Jen: Nice to hear from someone in England. I have visited there and it is a lovely country - London ... | |
| need to know | 2/12/2006 |
| Q: i want to know whats the difference between business plan & the propability studies ? can i write ... A: Jackie: A business plan is used to chart the future course of a business. You can write your own ... | |
| Writing a business plan | 12/18/2005 |
| Q: What information do I need to collect to write an effective business plan? A: Catharine: For starters I would suggest you visit my website www.businessbeatlive.com and click on ... | |
| question | 12/9/2005 |
| Q: I am a freelancer, I have started here for about 1 year, I have accepted 2 jobs so far. both I am in ... A: West: Newspaper advertising in your local area in local newspapers, shoppers papers, business cards ... | |
| Where to start | 11/18/2005 |
| Q: What key elements need to be covered when presenting a business plan? and also, what are the key ... A: Craig: First I would suggest you visit my business website www.businessbeatlive.com; click on The ... | |
| starting an investment club in sarnia ontario | 11/7/2005 |
| Q: I AM INTERESTED IN STARING MY OWN INVESTMENT CLUB. I HAVE BEEN LEARNING ABOUT INVESTING THROUGH ... A: Joanne: Sorry I have no info on Canadian investment club laws etc. Re: writing a business plan I ... | |
| how much will i sell? | 8/25/2005 |
| Q: iam planning to open a shop selling mainly reverse osmosis unit,filters and accesoires.i live on an ... A: Mario: My good advice is to write/have written for you a business plan. Such a plan will answer ... | |
| Small Business Loans | 8/17/2005 |
| Q: My husband and I are trying to start a printing business. He has over 27 years experience and I ... A: Nancy: In order to get a loan to start a business you need a business plan. In order to get a ... | |
| Business plan | 6/10/2005 |
| Q: I apologize if I may insult you, I was not expecting to pay a fee I was under the impression that ... A: Robert: In NO way do you insult me. QUESTIONS to an Allexperts.com "volunteer" are FREE; even if ... | |
| Info for Business Plan | 5/30/2005 |
| Q: My fiance recently received his electrical contractor's license and wishes to start his own small ... A: Amy: First I would suggest you visit my website for business plan info and a sample busines plan ... | |
| Accountant Fees for Business Plan | 5/18/2005 |
| Q: I am finishing the financial projections for a business plan. I would like to know how do I budget ... A: Dante: There is no standard rule of thumb for how much to budget for an accountant in the financial ... | |
| creation of magazine | 5/18/2005 |
| Q: I am working on a magazine for youth, it provide youth with information about collages institutes ... A: Amr: I know of no helpful links as you refer to them. I would however do an internet search using ... | |
| Professionally reviewing Business Plan, Strategic Plan and Marketing Plan | 5/16/2005 |
| Q: Could you review a Business Plan, Strategic Plan and Marketing Plan for an elearning site and be ... A: Moko: I would be happy with my 39 years of experience in writing many very successful business ... | |
| manufacturing electric wheelchairs | 4/30/2005 |
| Q: Troland, I am pursuing my MBA and as a part of my syllabus, i need to make a business plan for ... A: Rohit: You should write an extensive business plan detailing just how this venture is going to ... | |
| Can you send me a fanciful... | 4/21/2005 |
| Q: Can you send me a fanciful business plan to see it? A: First I have never heard of a "fanciful" business plan - what do you mean by that? Secondly I do ... | |
| General Business | 4/13/2005 |
| Q: Where can I find, or what is, the definition of an effective work practice"? A: Roy: A good definition of an "effective work practice" is one that has been proven to work over ... | |
| Forcasting | 3/17/2005 |
| Q: I have no expierence in forcasting revenue and profits. I don't even know how to forcast payroll. ... A: Kevin: Do I presume from the data given in your question that you are presently writing a business ... | |
| plans | 3/14/2005 |
| Q: the task It is to write a report for the senior vice president of your company (not a real one) ... A: Sue: I have read over your info several times; I am going to have to pass on this one. I'm not ... | |
| Business Plan | 2/26/2005 |
| Q: Greetings John, I am planning on starting a food service/catering business with a friend of mine ... A: Christian: I am a professional business plan writer in my 39th year in the field ( I am also a ... | |
Writing Business Plans
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John A. Troland
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John A. Troland is the founder/owner of a professional business plan preparation service. He has written many business plans for a wide variety of businesses. These plans have been utilized to successfully acquire capital for numerous businesses. In his 39th year in the field Mr. Troland is also an accountant, small business counselor and an accomplished business tv show producer of a highly acclaimed show listed in America`s most prestigious tv show listing guides. He can answer business plan related questions such as: why a business needs a business plan; how a plan is utilized; how to write your own business plan; should you write your own plan, the various sections to a business plan;how to prepare the financials part;the viability of an idea as it relates to writing a business plan; recommended books and software re: business plans and their preparation and various articles on business plans.
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Royal Ice Cream Company -successfully obtained over $400,000.00 in financing for a major business expansion; numerous other clients over the years in retail and service type businesses; current substantial business plan in progress for a retail type business for which NO idea
of it's kind can be found even on the Internet; a major business plan prepared by Mr. Troland is on a CD-rom for preparing business plans
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