Creating A Winning Business Plan

About the Book

Creating Winning Business Plans was designed to accelerate and increase the likelihood of success of entrepreneurs in writing and delivering winning plans to investors and other important constituents. Demystifying the arduous process of writing a business plan, this resource guide simplifies the process in a number of easy steps. Each step is clearly explained with examples and narrative to coach the entrepreneur through the choppy waters of development of a compelling storyline that inspires action, raises money and builds confidence in the management team and plan. From start to finish, this resource guide will assist you in navigating the business plan process while building your business case and model for success. From idea to commercialization, this book will guide you through the process every step of the way.

About the Author

Karl R. LaPan

Mr. LaPan is President and CEO of the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, a technology business incubator and entrepreneurial resource center.

Mr. LaPan received his undergraduate degree in 1986 from Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, New Hampshire, where he was graduated with a B.S. degree in Business Management with High Honors, Summa Cum Laude. He was also Class Salutatorian. Upon completing his academic degree, he joined General Electric Company, and in 1988, graduated from its prestigious Financial Management Program. Subsequently, in 1993, Mr. LaPan received a M.S. degree in Organization/Human Resources Development from The American University in Washington, D.C. and is a member of the PI Alpha Alpha Honorary Society. Mr. LaPan graduated from the Mahler Program for Executives in December 1998.

He is an adjunct faculty member in the Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) School of Business and Management Sciences MBA program and an a

adjunct professor in the accelerated MBA program at Taylor University. In addition, he serves on the Taylor University MBA Advisory Board.

Steve Franks

Mr. Franks is Program Manager for the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center’s NIIC Gateways program, an acceleration program for high potential technology ventures.

Mr. Franks received his undergraduate degree in 1990 from Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). In 1996 he received an MBA degree in marketing and finance from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, and was awarded the University’s 1996 George Hay Brown outstanding Marketing Scholar Prize.

He is the owner of innovation consultancy Steve Franks Innovation Services, LLC. Mr. Franks is an associate faculty member of IPFW’s School of Business and Management Science and a member of the IPFW Alumni Board of Directors.