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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. Start your lean business plan today: Download our Free Lean Plan Template one-page-pitch-download.pdf. I’m going to start with what’s a lean business plan.
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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. All businesses start with a lean plan. Manage cash flow. Startup plan.
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MAY 23, 2016
Step 1: Start with a lean plan. It’s the fastest way to get your idea onto paper, and it’s the very first step in the lean planning process, which is much easier and more iterative than traditional business planning methods. Later you will want to come back and create a proper sales forecast, cash flow forecast, and expense budget.
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It’s not uncommon for many business owners to rely on informal plans or Lean Planning to map out the future of their business. I believe your business plan should be a living document that you regularly consult (think at least quarterly) to measure how you’re doing today versus what you forecasted in your plan.
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SBA and small business lending funds, for example, act as alternatives to typical bank loans. . If you’re pursuing a grant, government and SBA options are likely the most common but difficult routes to go. It encourages lean operations and can help you avoid taking out too much funding early on. Traditional loans.
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Given the number of funding resources available today, you shouldn’t have too much of a problem getting that initial start-up cash, especially if you focus on a lean business model or MVP route to market. A sales forecast. The SBA will also likely want to see your business plan. You can do it even if you start from home.
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How will these affect day-to-day operations? Instead, your plan can follow a Lean Planning process that involves creating a pitch , forecasting your key business numbers, outlining key milestones you hope to achieve, and regular progress checks where you review and revise your plan. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans.
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