Get Your Business Plan Reviewed

There are a handful of ways you can have your business plan reviewed. You could set up some time with  a family member or friend if you feel comfortable. If you feel they can read the plan and give feedback objectively then go for it. If someone you know has experience in the field you are interested in pursuing a venture in they may be ideal.

There are a couple agencies that you can reach out to to discuss your business plan. Locate your local SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) office or SBDC (Small Business Development Center). These two agencies are part of the Small Business Administration and will most likely meet with you, one on one, in person to go over your plan.

http://www.score.org/
http://www.sba.gov/

If you do not have a business plan but have an idea, SCORE and SBDC are still great resources. They can meet with you to go over your idea(s) in a confidential manner, giving you advice and what your next steps should be. You may be able to meet with multiple mentors and advisors. Some may hold a discussion over the phone, by email, in person or all three.

Also, contacting your local Chamber of Commerce may not be a bad idea. It is a good way to create contacts and meet new people. They may be able to provide you with a mentor and offer training programs. They may also be able to introduce you to key people in your area who already run a business in your potential field.