I get phone calls from all sorts of people looking for everything from free money to start a business or are looking for someone to write a business plan and they have no money! Now my expectations...

First, write (or modify the executive summary) of your business plan for each Investor. Second you will have to look for potential Investors like a salesman would look for a customer and preparation...

Each have a different purpose. It is not an either or situation -- you may need both. A business plan provides the details and justification for a request for financing. It should be long enough to...