... Practical Guidelines forBuilding a Business Plan inFive PagesThis chapter explains the five major elements that make up the business plan, defines the critical terms used in business plan- ning, ... majorcomponents—the strategic plan, operational plan, organizational plan, resources plan, and contingency plan definedsimilarly to those in thischapter?5. Can your complete business plan be writtenon ... preparing, planning, implementing, and sustaining. Eachphase has a unique and powerful place in the planning cycle.Seven Steps to a Successful Business Plan 38Figure 2-6. The business planning...