This paper asks the question - "Why are we planning?"
Planning determines the growth and success of an organisation and suggests that:
- Infancy Planning: Those who wonder what is happening
 
- Adolescent Planning: Those who watch what is happening
 
- Adult Planning: Those who make things happen
 
The paper is presented under the headings:
- The Mechanics Of The Preparation Of A Business Plan
 
- Specific Components Of The Business Planning Process
 
- Appointment Of A Facilitator
 
- Key Components Of The Final Document
 
- Review Of Plan Implementation
 
- Sections Of A Business Plan