Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. It’s all about making your business life easier, doing what works best, getting the best results by tracking what works and always improving.

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Up and Running

MARCH 26, 2015

Unsure what kind of business plan you need? We get this question a lot, mainly because there are so many different things labelled as business plans: strategic plans, annual plans, operational plans, feasibility plans, and, of course, what most people think of, business plans for startups seeking investment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

He nails the current key startup parameters, including the following: Crafting a lean business plan as your road map. The days of lengthy, text-heavy, business plan documents prepared by expensive experts are behind us. Establishing your brand with interactive social media. The cost of social media done well is low.

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Growthink Blog

JULY 19, 2023

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that 20% of businesses fail within the first year. Based on this alarming data, we set out to determine whether creating a business plan improves a […] The post Do Business Plans Help Companies Succeed? And, 75% fail within 15 years. appeared first on Growthink.

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2012

Bill Payne had a nice post on gust.com late last month titled Using your business plan , in which he lists the different forms or outputs people confuse with a business plan and sets each one into the proper use context. Do not hand investors your business plan when you first meet them.

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Growthink Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As 2023 approaches, many businesses are beginning to prepare their business plans for the year. Having a business plan provides you with a roadmap that will help you achieve your business goals and take advantage of those new opportunities. In this article, we’ll […].

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Up and Running

JULY 10, 2014

If you would like to find out more about the author, the book, or about exporting in general, Laurel’s blog is an excellent source of information. The Laurel Export Business Plan. The following plan—I’ll call it the Laurel export business plan (LEBP)—has worked well for many of my clients. Spell them out.

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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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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Your fascination with cleanliness and hygiene may have led you to contemplate starting a carpet cleaning business. Not just any carpet cleaning business, but specifically an endeavor in dry carpet cleaning services.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

He nails the current key startup parameters, including the following: Crafting a lean business plan as your road map. The days of lengthy, text-heavy, business plan documents prepared by expensive experts are behind us. Establishing your brand with interactive social media. The cost of social media done well is low.

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Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or executive, now is the perfect time to prepare your organization for 2022 by creating and/or updating your business plan. What is National Write a Business Plan Month? National Write a Business Plan Month […].

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Up and Running

JULY 15, 2020

So if you want your business to be successful you’ll want to start with a business plan first. Not having a business plan is one of the primary reasons businesses fail and it’s an easy first step that you can start for free. Why write a business plan for your eCommerce business?

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Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2011

What’s the difference between a marketing plan and a business plan? Doesn’t a business plan include a marketing plan? Cash flow is vital for a business plan, but not usually included in a marketing plan. Yes, a business plan almost always includes the marketing portion.

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Growthink Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

However, it’s important to recognize that even the most talented business owners […]. The post Why Hire a Business Plan Consultant? This can be an especially challenging decision for entrepreneurs, who are by definition independent and self-reliant. appeared first on Growthink.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. In a business plan these are only one of the many marketing campaigns which continue to rise in cost.

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Up and Running

APRIL 12, 2010

Scene: two MBA entrepreneurs in an almost-empty room, pitching to five judges in an MBA-level business plan contest. All three of the others were strong business plans, with good product-market possibilities, strong technologies, and strong management. Image: from the New Venture Championship Blog).

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Here’s what investors are looking for in a business plan when an entrepreneur is lucky to land a coveted meeting with an investor.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 28, 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.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2019

By using a free business plan template and developing it in detail before you take any significant steps, you can focus on the right areas and identify any flaws before you make an investment. Developing a business plan also gives you the chance to get feedback on it and make use of some much-needed advice.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2021

After a good elevator pitch or initial presentation, investors will ask for your formal business plan and financial projections. The resources are out there to help you, like the book mentioned, this blog, and many more. You don’t need surprises or disappointments either. Being unprepared for the next steps. Use them and win.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

DECEMBER 14, 2009

"You need a business plan" is the mantra of MBA types. As they say , businesses don't plan to fail, they fail to plan! Let's do some quotes: "Without a business plan, how will you know whether you can make a profit?" ( source ). "A Many businesses fail due to poor planning.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

By Mahesh Raj Mohan Writing a business plan can be a difficult process. you still have to write the plan for a particular audience. A loan officer, angel investor, and venture capitalist are all looking for different things in a business plan. Always keep in mind that a business plan is a “living document.”

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 24, 2023

Why it’s great: Their blog is updated frequently with fresh content that will help keep people coming to the site for years to come. Why it’s great: There are a few reasons why Launching Next is a great website for your app or software blog. The site also offers a blog and forum for users to discuss apps. With D.I.Y.

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Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

My friend Ron Ashkenas interviewed me for his blog on the Harvard Business Review. Ron is a managing partner of Schaffer Consulting , and is currently serving as an Executive-in-Residence at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. Here’s Ron’s blog post. His latest book is Simply Effective.

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Growthink Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Below are our top 20 reasons why you need a business plan. Reference our proven business plan template to most quickly and easily complete your plan. To prove that you’re serious about your business. To establish business milestones. Creating the business plan forces you to analyze the competition.

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Board Effect

JANUARY 20, 2020

Large donors will almost always ask nonprofits for a copy of their business plan because they want to know what nonprofits are doing and how they plan to accomplish their goals. The business plan outlines who you are, what you do, where you do it and how your organization makes a positive impact. Marketing Plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2014

The menu should include a link to your blog, separately set up on Blogger, Wordpress, or TypePad – all free. Publish the site and now you are in business. Now the real work begins – promotion, marketing, blogging, and all types of search engine marketing. Life is more fun that way.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 26, 2012

If you’re starting a new business, do not take one more sip of coffee, one more step and spend one penny before you write your business plan. The executive summary is the first and most important part of your business plan. So many businesses fail in the beginning stages. Executive Summary.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 26, 2016

In no small way, the success of your venture will depend on the details of your business plan. It should outline your business goals and how you will achieve them. Also, your business plan should incorporate risk-management tactics and financial projections. Develop a comprehensive marketing plan.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 15, 2017

by Hal Shelton, SCORE mentor, angel investor, and author of “ The Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan: A Pro Shares A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Plan That Gets Results “ Running a business without a plan is like running down the street with a blindfold on. What Is a Business Plan?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 15, 2010

By Akira Hirai The thought of preparing a business plan for the first time can be very intimidating. The task becomes much easier if you think of your plan in terms of four essential cornerstones that serve as the foundation of all business plans: Opportunity, Solution, Execution, and Outcomes.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

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. The reason writing a business plan for your restaurant is important.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

You can get a personal loan without a business plan. The business model and revenue model, along with your positioning, pricing, and cost structures, are equally important. ? Future potential. I have already uploaded a video on creating a business plan on my channel – [link]. They will surely help you.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2020

However, there are various things to consider when you think of crafting a business plan, and one of the most important is online dental marketing. Here a digital marketer starts blogging, share content to social media channels, and optimise online directories. It helps you achieve success for your dental practice.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2021

As a mentor to startups and new entrepreneurs, I continue to hear the refrain that business plans are no longer required for a new startup, since investors never read them anyway. Written business plan. Disciplining yourself to write down the plan is actually the best way to make sure you actually understand it yourself.

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Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

My friend Ron Ashkenas interviewed me for his blog on the Harvard Business Review. Ron is a managing partner of Schaffer Consulting , and is currently serving as an Executive-in-Residence at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. Here’s Ron’s blog post. His latest book is Simply Effective.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. In a business plan these are only one of the many marketing campaigns which continue to rise in cost.

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