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Better business planning

Why do you need a business plan?

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There are several benefits to completing a business plan. Perhaps the most important is that it can provide a firm direction for your business. Without a strong business plan, you may find it difficult to start your business or attract the funding to grow it.

The process of writing the plan will help to clarify your ideas and may reveal areas that you need to modify or research more thoroughly. In addition, the bank or other investors need to see a business plan.

The better your plan, the more successful you should be at attracting funding. A good business plan should also help you manage your finances better as you will have more detailed information on which to base your financial planning. Regularly revising your business plan will help you manage your business and keep you aware of changes and opportunities in the market so you can adapt quickly.

This workshop shows you how to complete a business plan that can enhance your business success and help you get the loans or investment funding you may need to start or grow your business.

Templates, tools and tips to download

  • Business plan templates in Word and Publisher formats
  • Cashflow forecast templates
  • Budget sales forecast template
  • Break-even calculation
  • Capital expenditure budget

What you will learn

  • How a typical business plan is structured and what to include.
  • How to ensure the plan is a good reflection of your business.
  • How to get the most value out of your plan.