Up and Running

APRIL 22, 2020

For the COVID-19 Disaster Loans specifically, your business had to be up and running long enough to display financials that could prove that you were negatively affected by the coronavirus. Many startups are small, local businesses with hopes of eventually rapidly scaling—but they’re still establishing a track record. Risky industry.

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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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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

If you’re serious about opening a restaurant, you’ll have to draft up a formal and accurate business plan to pitch to banks, investors, and even potential employees. I won’t lie—writing a formal business plan isn’t exactly a breeze. You can set a clear vision for your restaurant’s path to success with a business plan.

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JANUARY 25, 2018

What exactly needs to be included in a business plan, and in how much detail? You may have been told that the more detail you can include in your business plan, the better, but this is not necessarily the best strategy for everyone. Digital businesses need to be agile and reactive too. Document your milestones.

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MAY 9, 2022

One of the best uses for a business plan is as an internal management tool to help you run your business. Now, this doesn’t mean that you need to write a full business plan that you’d traditionally use to pursue funding or pitch to investors. . What is an internal business plan?

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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

AUGUST 8, 2018

This article, which originally appeared on our LivePlan Blog , is part of our “Business Planning Guide” —a curated list of our articles that will help you with the planning process! For us, business planning isn’t just a one-time or annual event. How did we do last month compared to our forecast?

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Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

If you’re thinking about starting an outpatient medical practice, one of the first things you should do is write a business plan. There are a few different types of business plans , depending on how you intend to use it. There are a few different types of business plans , depending on how you intend to use it.

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Up and Running

JULY 31, 2015

This week Peter and Jonathan talk to Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software, about lean business planning, strategy, tactics, specifics (milestones), and the forecast. Free Download: The One Page Business Pitch Template. Strategy, Tactics, Specifics, and the Forecast – (11:45). Listen to episode 8 here.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 11, 2020

. “A goal without a plan is just a wish!” Every successful business idea had a strategically written business plan. To provide direction of business development or just to attract investors, a business plan is a roadmap toward a company’s success. . Business plan format.

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AUGUST 30, 2017

Working out a business plan for your daycare center can be a challenge. As someone who owns eight successful daycares in the Chicago area, I know the strategies and approaches that work when it comes to developing a sound business plan for a daycare center. Have a plan for funding. What the money will be used for.

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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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JANUARY 29, 2019

Though you may be tempted to immediately throw yourself into your new small business, don’t forget a crucial element: creating a business plan. Yes, the words “business plan” might trigger some dread about epic documents that take a ton of time to produce—but that’s not necessarily what a business plan needs to be.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2021

A key to making this entire process much easier is to invest a little time and write a business plan. It’s true — not all investors will ask to see your business plan. Why do investors want to see a business plan? The business plan document itself isn’t what’s important to investors.

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Up and Running

JULY 3, 2015

See Also An Overview of Lean Business Planning. The management magic of business planning. This is how I discovered the management magic of business planning. Why build a separate system of employee review and the extra structure around it when that’s all built into proper business planning?

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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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MAY 30, 2022

One of the most important things you can do to increase your chances of success is to have a business plan. A foundational document that is essential for any company, no matter the size or age. A business plan isn’t just a document you put together once when starting your business.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

When I asked the standard “How are you,” he answered: “If I see another hockey stick forecast this week, I’m going to throw something at somebody.”. ” See Also: How to Forecast Sales. Sales forecasts should rest on assumptions. .” ” See Also: How to Forecast Sales. Growth is good.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For most SBA loans, you’ll need to put together a business plan—one that shows how funds will be used and how the business will repay the loan over time. 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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OCTOBER 23, 2020

And planning means tracking the actual results , comparing them to the original plan, and managing the difference. What is plan vs actual? To put it simply, plan vs actual is just the active review and adjustment of financial forecasts based on your real-world financial results. Start with your plan.

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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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MAY 12, 2020

Develop a Business Plan. It’s been proven that planning makes you more successful. Beyond writing a business plan to acquire funding (if that’s what you need), a business plan can help keep you on track to meet your milestones and goals. Determine what type of business plan is right for you .

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Up and Running

APRIL 27, 2020

There’s a great amount of uncertainty, people losing their jobs, and a direct hit on cash flows that can place businesses in dire straights. Current businesses are finding ways to pivot their business models, revisiting their budgets, and developing new forecasts to minimize their burn rate and maximize their available cash runway.

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MARCH 4, 2022

The number fluctuates from year to year with businesses coming and going. If you want to remain profitable and thrive, you must have a plan to move forward. . A business plan does far more than help secure venture capital when you’re starting out. You’ll use a strong business plan throughout the life of a company.

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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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Up and Running

MAY 10, 2021

In this article, we will talk about the trends and the cost of mobile app development with a forecast for 2021. According to the Payments Industry Intelligent report, by 2022, the forecast value for mobile payment apps will reach nearly $14 trillion. How well documented is your code? Take a look at some of the stats.

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MAY 14, 2020

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? Think of it as a way of answering the question of why does the world need your small business? Every business plan must contain an executive summary.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

This article is part of our Business Planning Guide —a curated list of our articles that will help you with the planning process! What are the most common mistakes when writing a business plan ? Too many businesses make business plans only when they have no choice in the matter. I can’t plan.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 5, 2020

Unlike other countries, the process of starting your business in Canada is simple and straightforward. However, you must first review the requirements and ensure that you get your business immigration and relevant documentation right and polished to acceptable (industry or trade) standards. Business Visitor Visa.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Do you have a plan? When Corcoran suggests you need to “…have a complete understanding of your company’s…prospects,” she’s alluding to a business plan and the potential your business has for future growth. Do you regularly review your plan? Let’s start with your “prospects.”.

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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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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Follow their expert advice to ensure that your first year in business is as successful as possible. Business planning. If you thought the business planning process ended with the launch of your business, think again. Create a financial forecast. Create a sales forecast.

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JANUARY 27, 2020

Organizations used to write 10-year strategic business plans, which might seem crazy in today’s ever-changing technology dominated landscape, but honestly, it was crazy then too. . It should light a spark in people, and set the organization apart, regardless of business sector or industry. .

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Up and Running

JANUARY 15, 2018

Once you’ve decided that you’re ready to start a small web design firm, you’ll need to develop a host of skills to help you run a successful business, including time management, sales and promotional strategies, and client acquisition. Create a Lean Business Plan.

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AUGUST 13, 2014

In this article, Ill review: The purpose of an income statement in your business plan. The income statement in your business plan. Including an income statement in your business plan is essential. No one can predict the future, but you can make a reasonable plan. Income Statement Examples.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

People ask me if they really need ANY business plan, unless they are looking for an outside investor. In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. Financial forecast and metrics. See where your cashflow bottoms out.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 20, 2017

Just do a sales forecast, which means you aren’t doing text, editing, or a document, just good management. Follow it up monthly and you’ll have planning—and the planning process—without the formal plan. You might even call it a Lean Plan , or a one-page business plan , if you like.

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