Why is it a good idea to write a Business Plan?

The whole point of putting pen to paper and constructing a Business Plan is that you actually need to PLAN how you are going to run your business.It is important to think through properly what it is you are intending to do and how you are going to do it. There is a well-known expression that says "failing to plan is planning to fail", and there is no doubt that taking the time to plan your way into business markedly increases your chances of survival and ultimate success .

What will a Business Plan do for me?

There are 4 really good and compelling reasons why constructing a Plan for your Business is a good idea: -

• It will clarify and focus your thinking about the business. Getting ideas out of your head and onto paper will help you think through the shape of your proposed business.
• It will help you determine if the business idea is commercially viable.
• If an external funder (a bank or investor) is going to help finance the business they will need to see why you need the money and how/when you will pay it back.
• It will be a very useful tool to use on a regular basis to check progress against expectations.

Your Business Plan is a working document that can be changed and updated and as required. It is not something that is set in stone never to see the light of day again!

Writing a Business Plan should not take you too long but any time taken on this important task will repay you later in spades. Take ownership of your plan and do not let someone else write it for you.  The plan should reflect your input, your imagination and style and above all else it is a document for YOU first, it's your business!

If you want a Factsheet about how to write a clear and concise Business Plan click HERE

N.B - One small point at this stage relating to raising Finance for your business, it would be a good idea to look at the pages relating to Cash Flow Forecasting and Your Credit Score. 

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