A business plan is more than just numbers; it is protection from failure and decay. From your business plan you will develop your need for choosing professional counsel. These choices will range from choosing your CPA to choosing different types of insurance. With the right mentors on your side the business will be able to grow, lend and operate as its own. Each and every one of these choices you are faced with will impact how successful your business is at building strong business credit and obtaining financing. Each one should be considered before venturing out to start your business or seeking funding.