Be succinct and clear

In my experience, a well-written Business Plan will earn you money! For small businesses, it can be two sides of A4 – in fact the briefer the better. Four questions need to honest answers:

• Do you tell a clear story in simple business terms?
• Do you show where extra investment (of money or effort) will lead to increased returns?
• Do you show where unique value is added for your customers?
• Do you explore how you expect to maintain your competitive edge even as your ma
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  ate it to reflect your evolving situation. When your accountant nags you, you just feel bad. And your bank manager makes a new business plan a condition for any money discussions so you rush into guessing again.

  Be succinct and clear

  In my experience, a well-written Business Plan will earn you money! For small businesses, it can be two sides of A4 – in fact the briefer the better. Four questions need to honest answers:

  • Do you tell a clear story in simple business terms?
  • Do you show where extra investment (of money or effort) will lead to increased returns?
  • Do you show where unique value is added for your customers?
  • Do you explore how you expect to maintain your competitive edge even as your m
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    sing again.

    Be succinct and clear

    In my experience, a well-written Business Plan will earn you money! For small businesses, it can be two sides of A4 – in fact the briefer the better. Four questions need to honest answers:

    • Do you tell a clear story in simple business terms?
    • Do you show where extra investment (of money or effort) will lead to increased returns?
    • Do you show where unique value is added for your customers?
    • Do you explore how you expect to maintain your competitive edge even as your m
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      e better. Four questions need to honest answers:
      • Do you tell a clear story in simple business terms?
      • Do you show where extra investment (of money or effort) will lead to increased returns?
      • Do you show where unique value is added for your customers?
      • Do you explore how you expect to maintain your competitive edge even as your m
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        lead to increased returns?
      • Do you show where unique value is added for your customers?
      • Do you explore how you expect to maintain your competitive edge even as your market changes?

      Stay flexible and client-centred

      You need to consider Scale, Scope and Structure, aligning them with your long term Mission and current Business Plan.

      Your mission is simply 'Why are you running the business?' State your clientele, the needs you satisfy with products/ services and your unique approach. A strap line of 15 words is ideal.

      Your scale describes your team – whether you employ them, associate with them or do sub-contracting.

      Your scope outlines the clients you want to work for and your key products and services.

      Your structure defines how you sell to clients, the experience and skills needed for purchasing, production and delivery and how you manage your cash flow