When did life first met business planning?

I would like to know what is the history of business plan/planning.When did it start to be applied in the business life? Was it 1940s?I would really appreciate some sources, if you answer this question.
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I advertised my business using internet and focused on the pros and cons of my business according to the resources I had.
Now I have a good market value and I am working hard to maintain it.
I'll drop a message here, if everything will be all right.