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How to Write a Business Plan

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Your business plan isn’t complete without a financial forecast. An online software company might look at churn rates (the percentage of customers that cancel) and new signups. Three-year projections are typically adequate, but some investors will request a five-year forecast. Sales Forecast. Read more ».

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How to Write a Business Plan for a Subscription Box Service

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The five key metrics to judge your subscription model’s success are: Churn and churn rate. Here are the components of the financial plan that you’ll need to include: Sales forecast : There are two parts involved with your sales forecast — annual revenue projections and cost of goods sold (COGS).