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CHAPTER SIX



                                                       PLANNING









                   To accomplish great things, we must not only act,
                   but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.

                                                —Anatole France



                   Strategic planning is the continuous process
                   of making present entrepreneurial risktaking
                     decisions systematically.

                                               —Peter F. Drucker


               So far in this book, I’ve discussed planning for cash
               flow, planning for capital, and planning for a myriad
               of details which are all important in getting your new
               business off the ground. Now, in this chapter, we’re
               going to talk about some specific written plans that
               you need to create before you open your doors. A lot
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