Many important things are involved with starting a new company. Business plans should be one of the first items on your list of things to complete for your new venture. Here are a few things that should be included in your business plan: company funds and how they will grow, financial histories of all involved, and strategies to keep the business up and running. Keep in mind however, that most of the content of the business plan is determined by who you are presenting it to and what type of business you're starting. Your business plan, company related obligations and many other important things associated with starting your own business should be discussed with a small business lawyer.