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Business Plan and Start Up Newsletter Issue #1020-Business Plan Basics July 14, 2005 |
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Business Plan Pro... Everything banks; lenders and the SBA look for! Produce your business plan quickly and easily... For entrepreneurs and small-business owners. Business Plan Pro 2005 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Business Plan Basics How Can We Help You Write Your Business Plan? How To Start A Business Plan A Few Cool Helpful Notes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The best way to show bankers, venture capitalists, and angel investors that you are worthy of financial support is to show them a great business plan. Make sure that your plan is clear, focused and realistic. Then show them that you have the tools, talent and team to make it happen. Your business plan is like your calling card, it will get you in the door where you'll have to convince investors and loan officers that you can put your plan into action. Once you have raised the money to start or expand your business, your plan will serve as a road map for your business. It is not a static document that you write once and put away. You will reference it often, making sure you stay focused and on track, and meet milestones. It will change and develop as your business evolves.
Do I need a business plan? If you are seeking funding from a venture capitalist, you will certainly need a comprehensive business plan that is well thought out and contains sound business reasoning. If you are approaching a banker for a loan for a start-up business, your loan officer may suggest a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan, which will require a business plan. If you have an existing business and are approaching a bank for capital to expand the business, they often will not require a business plan, but they may look more favorably on your application if you have one. Reasons for writing a business plan include:
What's in a business plan?
What makes a successful business plan?
How do you write a business plan?
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So I have written a manual that will help you with writing your business plan. This manual is intended to aid you in the preparation and the writing of your business plan for your business. The first part of it is written to help you write your business plan. There is plenty of note space for you to take notes as you move through it. You can also take additional notes on other paper as needed. You should write your business plan as you go through this manual. Or, you can go to the Quick Start... Business Plan Work Shop. This section is written for those of you that want to write a quick little business plan in a speedy amount of time. This section also includes some worksheets in a printable form. You can use these worksheets to help you figure out some of the financial information that your business will need to complete. For More Information about; How To Write A Business Plan... Made Easy Go To; http://www.yourbusinesspal.com/business_plan.html
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is a guide on how to start a business plan. A business plan precisely defines your business, identifies your goals, and serves as your firm's resume. The basic components include a current and pro forma balance sheet, an income statement, and a cash flow analysis. It helps you allocate resources properly, handle unforeseen complications, and make good business decisions. Because it provides specific and organized information about your company and how you will repay borrowed money, a good business plan is a crucial part of any loan application. Additionally, it informs sales personnel, suppliers, and others about your operations and goals. Plan Your Work The importance of a comprehensive, thoughtful business plan cannot be overemphasized. Much hinges on it: outside funding, credit from suppliers, management of your operation and finances, promotion and marketing of your business, and achievement of your goals and objectives. Despite the critical importance of a business plan, many entrepreneurs drag their feet when it comes to preparing a written document. They argue that their marketplace changes too fast for a business plan to be useful or that they just don't have enough time. But just as a builder won't begin construction without a blueprint, eager business owners shouldn't rush into new ventures without a business plan. Before you begin writing your business plan, consider the following core questions: What service or product does your business provide and what needs does it fill? Who are the potential customers for your product or service and why will they purchase it from you? How will you reach your potential customers? Where will you get the financial resources to start your business? About The Author John Mussi is the founder of Direct Online Loans who help UK homeowners find the best available loans via the www.directonlineloans.co.uk website.
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