Home based business owners should use software and resources to help develop their business plans.   There are a number of different tools that can be helpful in designing a home based business plan. There is a very useful multimedia online tutorial from CIT Small Business Lending Corporation that goes through an explanation of what your business plan is about.   It may also be helpful to look at some sample business plans to fid out what they look like. You may be able to incorporate your ideas into them.There is also software that you can use to help with your business plan.  Planware is a business planning software tool that can help you get a feel for what you want to have in a business plan.   There are some free trails that you can take advantage of.   If you like what you see you can purchase the software and help draw up your business plan.Business Plan Pro is software that has great tips on starting up your business plan.   Plan Write is another helpful tool that will guide you through the entire business plan process.   You will be able to construct marketing plans as well. BizPlanBuilder is a software that works with Microsoft Word and Excel.   You can make up business plans and create some sample business plans.   There are also features that you can use on the Internet that work to help you with finances. Plan Magic is another business plan construction tool that is available