The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Startups with a solid business plan and great pitch deck have a far greater chance of gaining investment. In this essay by one of Mercia’s Fund Principals, Ian Wilson, Ian talks about the sorts of things he and the team are looking for when plans come to them for review. Writing a plan does not need to be a daunting task.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

Private practices can be lucrative, although it requires you to spend time building relationships with patients while also attending to all business processes that are part of running your practice. If you’re thinking about starting an outpatient medical practice, one of the first things you should do is write a business plan.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

But with so many people trying to get their share of the growth, many subscription box businesses fold within a year or two. There are several different types of business plans that can help you stay on track. If you’re seeking a bank loan or outside investment, you probably need a traditional business plan.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Flipping homes makes for good reality TV, but it can also make for good business. What they don’t usually show on screen on shows like Flip or Flop is that writing a business plan is a must. Check out Bplans’ real estate company sample business plans for inspiration. How about title work?

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Up and Running

JUNE 28, 2016

No matter how new your business, you do have competition. What if I don’t think my business has any competition? Never suggest to an investor that you don’t have competition—not in your formal plan, not in your pitch, and not in any summary. Every good business has competition. How are people solving it?

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Many entrepreneurs and business owners make mistakes when they rush to start a business before considering important details. A great business plan can help you anticipate important issues and possible challenges before you start your business. Here are 10 tips to help you write a great business plan: 1.

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Up and Running

MAY 9, 2018

Starting your own business is an amazing journey and one of the most empowering, positive decisions you can make. How do you even know where to begin ? That’s the moment when many entrepreneurs realize that getting the help of a professional business plan writer can take their business concept from daydream to day job.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 12, 2020

But now you may be asking yourself, is it really necessary to write a business plan for your bakery? Your business plan will be instrumental in securing funding. But even if you’re not looking for funding, writing a business plan will help you successfully open your bakery. Executive Summary.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 21, 2022

When you start a company, one of the most vital items you’ll need is a business plan. This document will describe your company’s objectives, strategies, and how you aim to achieve them. A well-executed business plan may assist you in obtaining financial backing from investors or banks. Debt Financing.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Most people think of the business plan as a one-time event, something used to accomplish a specific goal—getting funded, usually. The business plan, in its many different formats, can be used for a variety of purposes, including validating an idea, getting funded, and managing a business successfully.

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Up and Running

JUNE 16, 2020

Starting a food truck business is an attractive alternative to opening a restaurant. A business plan is a critical part of opening a food truck. A good plan is like having a recipe for your business and gives you the best chance of success. Make your plan work for you so you and your business can be successful.

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Up and Running

MAY 14, 2020

You have an eye for picking out the best pieces, and you know how to tailor your taste to different people. Now it’s time to write a business plan to officially bring your style to the world. Is it really necessary to write a business plan for your retail clothing boutique? The short answer is yes.

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Business Plan Blog

JUNE 13, 2013

Read about How to Write a Business Plan. A business idea is not enough to build a successful business. Ideas are everywhere, but successful businesses are not. The difference lies in having a solid business model and business strategies around your great idea.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Raising money for your business is a major effort. You need to practice your pitch and be ready to intelligently answer any number of questions about your business. A key to making this entire process much easier is to invest a little time and write a business plan. Why do investors want to see a business plan?

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TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

That’s why we’re planning on building most of our sites this way in the future. Profile Blurbs and Writing Prompts Let’s look at our job matching site in more detail. We recently completed a web-based application that uses a unique algorithm to match professionals with new career opportunities. Everyone struggles with empty text boxes.

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Up and Running

JULY 6, 2016

Often, a business plan introduces a new technology that requires some explaining. On one hand, as a reader of business plans for investors, I see way too many business plans that ask a reader to wade neck-deep through technology to get to the business. It’s a business plan, not a term paper or thesis.

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Up and Running

JULY 15, 2020

If you’re starting an online eCommerce business , it’s tempting to dive right in and set up your digital shop. After all, eCommerce businesses are often less expensive to start than physical businesses and the risk may seem lower. There’s still risk involved and money you may lose if you don’t start your business the right way.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

I certainly agree that starting a business is fraught with risk, and none of us get it all right the first time. In that spirit, I offer my perspective on ten common startup failure sources that rarely get admitted by entrepreneurs: Choose to skip the written business plan. A business plan is for you first, not investors.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Learn why the traditional way of writing a five-year business plan is often a waste of time and how to use a Lean Plan instead for smarter, easier strategic planning to establish your long-term vision. But, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t plan for the long term. What is a long-term plan?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

As a startup mentor and investor, I am approached regularly by aspiring entrepreneurs who assert that business plans take too much time, are inaccurate, and rarely add value. They cite sources like Profitable Venture Magazine, “ Why Business Plans are a Waste of Time ” and this Forbes article.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2022

Most business advisors I know will say that writing a business plan is the first step to starting your own business, but I believe that a better first step is to do a self-analysis of your real drivers, strengths, and assumptions before committing to this lifestyle.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

<== Our conclusion was that this isn’t a temporary blip that will swiftly trend-back up in a V-shaped recovery of valuations but rather represented a new normal on how the market will price these companies somewhat permanently. When you look at how much median valuations were driven up in the past 5 years alone it’s bananas.

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Up and Running

JULY 16, 2018

If you’ve been putting off writing your business plan, you’re not alone. Writing a business plan can seem like a daunting task, and lots of entrepreneurs avoid it for this reason. There’s really not a lot of difference between a “ one-page business plan” a Lean Plan, and a good executive summary.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Applying for an SBA loan for your business requires preparation. You need to gather paperwork not only on your personal finances but on your business history and your projections for the future. While this is not too different from a traditional business plan, there are some important details that you’ll need to pay attention to.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2020

I certainly agree that starting a business is fraught with risk, and none of us get it all right the first time. In that spirit, I offer my perspective on ten common startup failure sources that rarely get admitted by entrepreneurs: Choose to skip the written business plan. A business plan is for you first, not investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

As an advisor to new hardware entrepreneurs, I often hear the myth that a business plan is no longer required to find an investor, if your idea is good enough. You may have heard that venture capitalists in Silicon Valley no longer read business plans. Description of the business entity you plan to form.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2019

Many people dream of setting up their own business. However, these people often fail at the execution because they don’t properly plan for their startups. Developing a business plan also gives you the chance to get feedback on it and make use of some much-needed advice. Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In the realm of great business ideas, a well-crafted business plan takes center stage. Beyond that, it acts as your business's guiding roadmap, ensuring you stay aligned with your goals as your operations adapt to evolving circumstances. Thanks to Evan Tunis, Florida Healthcare Insurance ! #2-

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Up and Running

MAY 4, 2020

Believe it or not, creating a business plan for a nonprofit organization is not that different from planning for a traditional business. . Nonprofits sometimes shy away from using the words “business planning,” preferring to use terms like “strategic plan” or “operating plan.”

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 26, 2023

Creating standard operating procedures (SOP) documents is essential for organizing your entire business operations. Once you have finished writing your SOP, you should communicate it to all relevant personnel. An SOP document helps standardize procedures, encourages teamwork , and facilitates legal compliance.

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Up and Running

MARCH 17, 2020

If you’ve been putting off writing your business plan, you’re not alone. Writing a traditional business plan can seem like a daunting task, and lots of entrepreneurs avoid it for this reason. What is a one page business plan? The benefits of a one page business plan.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

If you’re starting a restaurant, you already know that it’s a risky business. Because of the risk and the amount of money involved, writing a business plan for a new restaurant is even more important than it might be in other industries. A restaurant plan shares a lot of similarities with a standard business plan.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Mastering remote business has gone from unique selling point to necessity in today’s increasingly remote work world. Welcome to the future of work where employees may reside anywhere from Bali to Boston or Barcelona – how can you tap into this global talent pool to create your own successful enterprise with remote workers?

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Rembrandt Communications

JULY 1, 2023

Enjoy Your Business In July! Well, what about your business? You’ve worked hard for months this new year to grow and meet your goals, so maybe it’s… Time to Have Some Business Fun! This month, why not try some new things to spark fresh business ideas? U – Uncover the secrets hiding in your business.

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Up and Running

JULY 8, 2014

Starting and running a nonprofit is an exhilarating experience, but it also requires thoughtful planning and execution to be successful. Nonprofit organizations share many overlapping needs with traditional for-profit ventures, including the need for a good business plan. Write for your business purpose.

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Up and Running

JUNE 21, 2012

If you’ve been putting off writing your business plan, you are not alone. Writing a business plan can seem like a daunting task and an easy one to avoid. An easy way to start is with a one-page business plan. Business Model (how you make money). Your Solution.

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Up and Running

APRIL 26, 2021

A well-designed and concrete action plan that weighs all the benefits and possible challenges is the key to executing your vision successfully. Whether it’s a business, personal, or career goal you are going after, the right action plan can be your roadmap to success. What is an action plan and why is it important?

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