Even though someone else may be quite capable of drafting a quality plan for you, the process of writing a business plan is at least as important as the final product. You need to force yourself to delve deep into the heart of your proposed venture and think through the numerous questions which will arise when developing your business ideas into tangible components. On the other hand, the advice of consultants, lawyers, and accountants may be helpful in improving your plan. If properly chosen, these professionals will take an experienced, objective view of the plan. They will force you to consider issues you have ignored or avoided and will help shape a realistic and credible final draft.
Confidentiality is an inherent conflict in business plan writing.
The reality is, keeping your ideas too secretive is self-destructive. Not only will you have improved upon your idea, but you are the one willing to implement. Thousands of great ideas are floating around out there, but few people are ready or able to implement them. You could even give them a blueprint for implementing your idea and they still wouldn't steal it. Copyright 2000 HipMoms.