This volume focuses on the special needs, opportunities and requirements of online business. Using two fictional businesses as examples throughout the book, it demystifies the business plan.

Online business is booming, and you're ready for apiece of the e-biz pie. Maybe you've developed abrilliant idea for a ".com" business that is sure toreap big bucks, or perhaps you run an establishedsmall business, and plan to take your concept online.How can you convince an investment "angel" to fundyour dreams of expansion? What you need is a businessplan--your path to success, the best way to wininvestment dollars from venture capitalists or fromindividual investors. This guide tells you how to do just that, detailingnot just the steps but offering advice from successfulentrepreneurs, leading venture capital executives, andnoted e-biz experts. In addition, the second-half of the book comprises a"Dotcom" directory. Author Joanne Eglash has sleuthedout the top resources for e-biz entrepreneurs, and shereveals where to find what you need to get your dotcomoff and running -- and to make it a success. You'llfind detailed information on "virtual" governmentagencies and free publications, resources for youngentrepreneurs, management and recruitment Web sites,incubators, marketing and advertising, and even more.