This edition of the of the Business Plan Newsletter we'll focus on your need to have a checklist for your business plan.
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Need a checklist for your business plan?
Today I'm attaching a mindmap PDF I've made which I hope will help you get started on planning your business, passion or idea!
To watch my video please click the video below >>
PS - don't forget to download the attached PDF to grab your copy of the Mindmap Checklist (Subscribers - the PDF is inside your email).
Video is below:
Transcript of video:
Checklist: How to Write a Business Plan
1. Complete market research and analyses 2. Clarify key matters relating to products/services and technology 3. Form the basis of the management team 4. Prepare a strategic plan as framework for detailed plan 5. Decide the central purpose of the plan and its target audience 6. Locate professional advisers to assist with the planning 7. Acquire any software tools needed to help prepare the business plan 8. Research and compile a list of possible recipients of the plan 9. Ascertain any specific needs of likely key recipients
Writing the Plan
1. Create a framework for the business plan e.g. table of contents 2. Identify possible appendices, attachments etc. 3. Estimate page lengths for each key section 4. List main issues and topics to be covered within key sections 5. Assign work programs based on the framework and lists 6. Draft preliminary sections (excluding summary) within the front of the plan 7. Draft all key sections in the plan's body in a logical sequence 8. Compile financial projections, funding proposals and related appendices 9. Check the preliminary draft for completeness and plug gaps 10. Stand back and take a detached overview of the draft 11. Let an outsider or adviser critique the latest draft 12. Redraft, fine tune and spell check 13. Write the executive summary and business plan's conclusion 14. Get an independent assessment of the final draft
Reviewing the Plan OK
1. Is the business plan nicely presented - bound, page numbered etc.? 2. Has the plan been spell checked in its final form? 3. Is the plan's length appropriate to its purpose ? 4. Have the business's (funding) needs been clearly stated ? 5. Does the plan's summary stimulate interest ? 6. Have all key questions been anticipated ? 7. What likely objections remain unresolved ? 8. Will the plan provoke the desired responses?
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From Teena Hughes @ BuildAWebsiteTonight
Hi there, I know it's only a week since I last emailed, and that was when I sent off my best wishes for taking time out to give thanks and feel gratitude for those around you. I do this on a regular basis, and I find it's important for my own well-being. In the spirit of gratitude, today I'm attaching a little gift for you - PDF for you which is a simple Checklist of things to think about while you're writing your business plan.
I hope you find it useful, and do let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Cheerio for today ... I hope the coming week will be filled with wonderful moments for you and your business idea, and I look forward to hearing about your success! Ciao for now,
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