One of the biggest dangers I’ve seen with people and business is how they move forward when they have already experienced success. Not that success itself is the problem, but in some cases it’s the attitude it can bring. Many of those who have succeeded approach their business with a learners mentality. They want to find out about the business, try things out and if it works, they feel pretty good about themselves.
In Business Think Small!
I have a friend who always seems to fail at every business opportunity he lays his hands. Do you know why? He thinks BIG! I mean really BIG!
Business Angels For Small Businesses
Business Angels for small businesses
5 Steps To A Great Business Plan
You probably already know that a business plan can be a great asset to any business or company, particularly if you are just starting up. But have you ever written one before and do you know how to create a proper business plan? If you want to create a business plan that really get results, you need to follow some certain steps.
Business Angels Investment
Sometimes new businesses can find wealthy benefactors who are willing to invest their capital in the business in return for compensation. These individuals are called business angels. This name comes from the fact that they step in to an investment situation when no one else will. Often small businesses have difficulty acquiring money for their starting costs. Large investment corporations and traditional lenders are often unwilling to take on the risk associated with b…
How do I build a winning business plan?
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Write A Winning Business Plan-The Neatest Trick In The Book
Writing a business plan sounds really tough, and it can be. But there are a number of things the smart entrepreneur can do to make it easier.
For instance, justwhatkindofstuffyouthinkgetsreadlikethis? Imagine pages full of that, with virtually no margins, no paragraph breaks, no breathing room. Lenders, investors and angel investors are confronted with piles of business plans like that every day.
Take a breath. Then lure your reader into the plan with snappy headlines…
Writing A Business Plan What Makes A Good One
Writing a business plan can be a lot of hard work or it can be great fun. An effective plan can help your company to greatness. A poor one can lead you out of business. No plan is like asking to fail before you even start.
Not every business needs a 200 page bound business plan. However every business needs to have some idea of where they want to go and how they are going to get there. This article covers some key insights into writing a business plan that get your busine…
Your Business Plan: 9 Places To Look For A Great Opening Line
There it is. That blank screen with the little blinking line. And everything sounds so mundane.
Jakes Bakery will serve the best cakes in the county. (Yawn.)
I researched the industry and found that it is fail-proof. (Yawn.)
We came together to form a really good business. (Yawn.)
Its kind of like, Hey, whats your sign? Everybody knows why everybody is here, but cant I come up with a better opening line?
Even the most prolific writers get blank screen-itis. T…
How Do I Build A Winning Business Plan? – Part 2
Competitor Analysis – Keep it Real
Failure to identify competitors in your business plan is a warning sign to potential investors that either:- you’ve not done enough research; you haven’t acknowledged the competition you face; or that actually the market is not large enough to support any competition. You’re not going to find anyone to invest in your business if the latter is true.
It is much better if you acknowledge realistic strengths and weaknesses of your closest …
The Importance Of Preparing A Business Plan
While employment is a surefire way of securing your future, there are always those who believe that entrepreneurship should be a priority not only among those who are already established in life but also for students who have just finished their studies. Other people believe that getting involved with a profitable business is still the way to go if one wants to be financially successful in the future.
People who immediately go into business without any plan at all are the…
Start with the end in mind
Starting and managing a business is overwhelming, especially for the uninitiated. Discover a simple and do-able plan that will help you achieve your business goals and dreams.