Business Description Toolbox
Downloadable Worksheets
*Note on downloading: Worksheets are RTF (Rich
Text Format) files which are compatible with most word processing
programs. PDF (Portable Document File) versions are also available.
PDF documents can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader software, which
can be downloaded from the Adobe site.
How to Come up with a Mission
Statement
Creating an effective mission statement is not easy. This worksheet should help you through the process. A PDF
version is available, if you prefer.
Pricing a Service Business
Service businesses need to determine their rate for "billable hours."
This worksheet will help. A PDF version is
available, if you prefer.
Samples
Mission Statements
Some sample mission statements; see if you understand the purpose of each business, and try to identify their target customer.
Product Description - Service Company
Even service companies need to create a product description. See how
No Place Like Home Page, a temporary personnel agency, does it.
Glossaries
Methods for Determining Price
A glossary of the different methods small businesses use to come up
with prices that can generate profits.
How to Research your Industry and the Competition
Tips, hints and sources for tracking down up-to-date, reliable
information about your market, your industry, and your competitors.
