Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

You’ve reviewed what a business plan is , and why you need one to start and grow your business. It’s time to dig into the process of actually writing a business plan. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through every stage of writing a business plan that will actually help you achieve your goals.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 8, 2019

The basic idea of a sample business plan makes perfect sense. If you haven’t done a business plan before, a sample plan gives you an instant idea of what you should include, how to structure it, and even what to write. Here’s how to get the most of any sample business plan.

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Up and Running

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.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

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. But if you’re writing a plan as an internal guide for strategic growth, you should consider a lighter version— a Lean Plan.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2020

They don’t realize that business projections with no third-party validation have no credibility with investors, and smart potential investors will walk away. Every good business plan needs an early section which sizes the total market opportunity, and then breaks down that total into the most relevant segments for your focus.

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Up and Running

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. What’s your marketing plan? Reach your target market.

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Up and Running

MAY 14, 2015

Business plans go by many names: Strategic plans, operational plans, internal plans, and many others. Lately, I’ve been focusing on lean business plans. There are also one-page business plans, although those are really more summaries. Business plans for startups.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Nokia as “He Who Must Not Be Named”. Filed under: Business Model versus Business Plan , Customer Development , Teaching , Venture Capital. While it might have been politically expedient, it was not a welcome sign for long-term investment. After I brought it up in a meeting, you could have heard a pin drop.

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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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Up and Running

MAY 9, 2018

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. Considering your company’s business formation is also imperative. What is the name of your business ? Who are you? Entity type.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2023

Useful Tools While you might not have a clear idea of the specifics of your business plan just yet (though it’s always worth thinking about), it will do you some good to brush up on the kinds of tools that are going to be useful for someone in your position. Your idea is a good one – it’s one that you believe in.

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Up and Running

APRIL 20, 2016

The business plan for strategic growth is one of my favorites because it’s about core business decisions, steps, metrics, and making things happen. It matches my vision of business planning as ongoing management and steering a business. It’s not about explaining or defending a business for outsiders.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2018

What they don’t usually show on screen on shows like Flip or Flop is that writing a business plan is a must. If you’re thinking about starting a business that buys up homes, fixes them up and then re-sells them at a profit, the first step is to write a business plan. It serves as a mini version of your entire plan.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

A great business plan can help you anticipate important issues and possible challenges before you start your business. In fact, studies show that entrepreneurs who take the time to write a business plan are 2.5 times more likely to follow through and get their business off the ground. People are busy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2021

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 20, 2011

Tweet A few weeks ago a co-worker sent me an instant message: “You’ve got to watch this business plan pitch. From incorrectly spelling her own name, to the percentage numbers on her “Air is&# slide. (75+21+1+6 Real business plan pitch or not, she had an actual website. It’s crazy!&#.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 17, 2018

With the help of my friend Jeff, from the University of Oregon, I’ve been looking at academic research on business planning—the actual science around planning and how it impacts both startups and existing businesses. But, before we dive into the data, why do we even need to look at research on 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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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2023

One of the crucial decisions you’ll make is choosing the right name for your business. This name is the first impression people will have of your business, and it will set the tone for all future interactions. However, the naming process has its pitfalls. This can cost you sales and your reputation.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2017

Share The idea of exactly what your business is going to be usually comes first. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Even still there are some people who study foreign words for the perfect meaning behind their chosen business. CrownTV is a spinoff of that name. 1 – Very Clear Brief.

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Up and Running

MARCH 11, 2011

Tweet I caught a guest post on Problogger the other day, where Kelly Watson of onewomanmarketing.com explains How to Make a Blogging Business Plan … Whether or Not it’s a Business Blog. She says: As a beginner, I wouldn’t have known what to include in that blogging plan. Domain name? Today, I do. Outside help?

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Don’t be afraid to name your own tune! Rarely is employee turnover talked about in business schools — and you won’t see it as a line item on a business plan, either — but it has the potential to be one of the biggest costs for your business. Doing so can distinguish your company and lead your product to success.

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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. While starting a new dental practice, you need to finalise practice name and tagline for it. Ensure to get the proper brand name as it is essential for your practice’s recognition.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 12, 2019

If you have already been employed in the industry you want to open your business in, then you should consider the gaps in your knowledge and perhaps develop your skills in leadership and management. Choose a Name for Your Business. Make a Business Plan. Choose a Business Structure. Pick a Location.

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Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

You can check our complete guide to choosing your business structure to better understand each option. Register your business name. The name of your business identifies your enterprise, which makes it easy for people to notice and understand your business. Obtain the right business permits and licenses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2023

Many of the business plans I have seen as an investor, like trying to integrate all the social media features of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn into a new platform, don’t do it. A simple test is to see if you can quickly name your top three priorities, and if every team member is able to respond quickly with the same three.

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Up and Running

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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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Starting your own printing business may seem overwhelming initially. However, if you follow all of the steps of this guide, you can easily prepare your business plan to start your profitable and successful printing business. Pick a profitable niche within the printing business. Choose a perfect business name.

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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. “Can you name a company in your industry that does anything like that?&#. Actually, I reviewed four fledgling companies for my judging duties on Friday, and all four looked like viable businesses.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 7, 2020

Here are tips on how to start on this business: Have a business plan. When starting a business, the first thing most entrepreneurs work on is how to distinguish it from other business. In the aluminium joinery business, there are few options available on how to develop your brand. Know your location.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 7, 2014

First things first – your startup needs a name! The name of your business has a tremendous impact on how customers and investors view you, and in today’s small world, it’s a world-wide decision. Please don’t send me any more business plans with TBD or NewCo in the title position. Avoid unusual spellings.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2020

Many of the business plans I have seen as an investor, like trying to integrate all the social media features of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn into a new platform, don’t do it. A simple test is to see if you can quickly name your top three priorities, and if every team member is able to respond quickly with the same three.

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Up and Running

MAY 13, 2015

In this week’s episode, we use the Bluth’s Frozen Banana Stand to show you how to write a business plan in under an hour. Listen: Show notes: How to Write a Business Plan in Under an Hour by Noah Parsons – (:57). Read also: TAM, SAM, SOM – huh?? Jonathan: Thank you guys for listening to us so far.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Vlad Rigenco offers 9 important tips on beginning a startup company and names some of the pitfalls that can happen along the way. It is likely that you already have an idea for your small business, but if you don’t, it is wise to look into the market needs in your community and in the world at large. Have a Solid Business Plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2013

First things first – your startup needs a name! The name of your business has a tremendous impact on how customers and investors view you, and in today’s small world, it’s a world-wide decision. Please don’t send me any more business plans with TBD or NewCo in the title position. Avoid unusual spellings.

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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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