This guide is intended to help you write a business plan for a jail industry program. The planning process will help you clarify your thinking about important aspects of the program and will allow you to develop a plan for communicating why such a program exists and its potential benefits to inmates, jail programs, and the community. Worksheets are provided in the appendix, allowing you to literally fill in the blanks, respond to questions, and develop a business plan consistent with the guidance offered. Chapters: Elements of a Business Plan; Controlling the Business Plan; Evaluating the Business Plan; Obtaining Startup Funds; Pilot Study; Expanding to Full Operations; Production Scheduling; Worksheets; and Sources for Further Information.