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BUSINESS PLANS

BUSINESS PLANS
BY: SANJIB AHMAD
way back in business school we had to churn out business plans every
semester. as soon as the assignment would drop we would be scrambling
INFORMATION. START THE NUMBER CRUNCHING GAME, DO THE ANALYSIS, DO SOM
planning and write business plans.

THEN WE GRADUATED AND GOT JOBS. BUT, WE STILL HAVE TO WRITE BUSINESS

i came across a collection called business plans from
'BUSINESS-PLANNING-4-YOU'
(http://business.marc8.com/ebook-info.php/name/business_plans/toc_id/
a few weeks ago. the title caught my eye as i wondered who would be g
AWAY BUSINESS PLANS AND HOW MANY? HOW WOULD THEY MANAGE THE NUMBER OF
industries? i wanted to find out more.

- IT SEEMS THAT THEY HAVE OVER 1500 READYMADE BUSINESS PLANS IN THEIR
database.
- covers a wide range of industries: from abattoir business plan to z
PRACTITIONER BUSINESS PLAN.
- the cost is $50 as of this writing. that makes it 3 cents per busin
(50/1500 = 0.03).
- THEY OFFER ABOUT 24 EXTRA BONUSES

i know i would be happy with the business plan templates that i could
AND ADD MY OWN THOUGHTS. I THINK IT WOULD BE LIKE INSTANT SOUP. YOU H
bought the basic ingredient, but you still need to provide a little b
like hot water and a bowl.

though i haven't tried the collection myself it looks quite good. i t
this would be useful if you are in business school, early part of you
CAREER, OR EVEN A SEASONED BUSINESS MAN VENTURING INTO NEW AREAS.

till next week and all the best with your business planning!

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about the author
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SELLERS" (HTTP://BUSINESS.MARC8.COM). YOU ARE FREE TO USE THIS ARTICL
entirety as long as you leave all links in place, do not modify the c
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BUSINESS PLAN

BUSINESS PLAN
BY: GREG
a is a short brief that explains how a business
owner, director or entrepreneur plans to
ORCHESTRATE AN ENTERPRISING EFFORT THAT CARRIES
out the actions that are necessary in order for
the effort to succeed. basically, a business
PLAN IS THE WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF A BUSINESS'S
business model. those involved in the planning
process and management are the most likely to
USE A BUSINESS PLAN. BUSINESS PLANS ARE ALSO
used when approaching potential lenders or
investors that have an interest in a particular
BUSINESS VENTURE.

there is a great deal of subject matter that is
ADDRESSED IN A BUSINESS PLAN INCLUDING A NUMBER
of sub-plans. there are a number of business
plan models that can be used to create a new
BUSINESS PLAN FROM OR THERE ARE SOFTWARE OPTIONS
like the business plan pro 2004. if a business
is not using a business plan software program,
THEY WILL MOST LIKELY FOLLOW WHAT IS CONSIDERED
to be a typical business plan format.

about the author:
business plan

a business plan is a short brief that explains
how a business owner, director or entrepreneur
PLANS TO ORCHESTRATE AN ENTERPRISING EFFORT THAT
carries out the actions that are necessary in
order for the effort to succeed. basically, a
BUSINESS PLAN IS THE WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF A
business's business model. those involved in the
planning process and management are the most
LIKELY TO USE A BUSINESS PLAN. BUSINESS PLANS
are also used when approaching potential lenders
or investors that have an interest in a
PARTICULAR BUSINESS VENTURE.

there is a great deal of subject matter that is
ADDRESSED IN A BUSINESS PLAN INCLUDING A NUMBER
of sub-plans. there are a number of business
plan models that can be used to create a new
BUSINESS PLAN FROM OR THERE ARE SOFTWARE OPTIONS
like the business plan pro 2004. if a business
is not using a business plan software program,
THEY WILL MOST LIKELY FOLLOW WHAT IS CONSIDERED
to be a typical business plan format.

MOST BUSINESS PLANS WILL BEGIN WITH AN EXECUTIVE
summary that describes the basics of the
business model as well as comprehensive
EXPLANATIONS FOR THE SCHEME OF THE PLAN. NEXT,
the business plan will move into the background
of the plan with a brief history of the company
ESPECIALLY IF IT A NEWER COMPANY AND BACKGROUND
information that includes how long the company
has been in business, the current number of
EMPLOYEES, ANNUAL SALES FIGURES, THE LOCATION OF
all the business's facilities and a complete
description of the business ownership.

next, most business plans will detail what will
be involved in their marketing efforts including
THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT, CUSTOMER
priorities, product, pricing and promotion
strategies as well as the distribution strategy.
THE EXPLANATION OF PRODUCTION AND MANUFACTURING
should include all work procedures as well as
production facility requirements, inventory
REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT NEEDS AND FIXED COST
apportioning. finance details the source of all
funds, anticipated returns, a formal monthly
CASH FLOW STATEMENT AND A LIST OF ALL EXISTING
loans and liabilities. human resources points
out where responsibilities are assigned,
TRAINING THAT WILL BE REQUIRED, NECESSARY
skills, union issues, salaries and new hiring
information. other areas that may need to be
COVERED DEPENDING ON EACH INDIVIDUAL SITUATION
can include legal strategies, product research
and development, marketing research and any
INTER-COMPANY WORKINGS.

for those who feel that they cannot complete a
BUSINESS PLAN ON THEIR OWN OR SIMPLY DON'T HAVE
the time that is needed to put together an
effective business plan, there are some software
OPTIONS LIKE THE BUSINESS PLAN PRO 2004. THE
business plan pro creates a complete and
professional looking business plan that is sure
TO CLARIFY THE WORKINGS OF A BUSINESS AND
impress those who see it for understanding and
funding purposes. the business plan pro 2004
PROVIDES PREFORMATTED TABLES, COLOR CHARTS AND
graphs, graphic forecaster, built-in formatting,
power point templates and a great deal more. by
USING SOFTWARE LIKE THE BUSINESS PLAN PRO 2004,
the user is guaranteed to have an impressive and
professional looking business plan to present to
PEOPLE OF IMPORT.

about the author
greg is the webmaster and owner of "
BEST-BUSINESS-PLAN-TIPS.COM" AND HAS BEEN
researching and reporting on business planning
for years. click here ==>
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ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR BUSINESS JUST AS IT

ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR BUSINESS JUST AS IT
IS?
by: joanne victoria

DID YOU KNOW THAT SATISFACTION IS THE NUMBER ONE
emotion
people want to experience about their life and
BUSINESS?
yes, fame and fortune are up there, but
satisfaction is
THE KEY. SATISFACTION IS ABOUT CONTENTMENT,
gratitude and
pure joy. are you satisfied with your business
AND YOUR
life? if not, read on and see how you can
transform your
LIFE IN THE SIMPLEST METHOD POSSIBLE.

to be satisfied is to enjoy each step along the
WAY, TO
be able to integrate the practical with the
fanciful, to
CONTINUALLY REFINE YOUR DREAM OR VISION.

you need a vision for your business. you had it
AT LEAST
once in your life, especially if you chose to go
into
BUSINESS FOR YOURSELF. YOU MAY BE MAKING THE
money
that you want, have fame in your community, but
STILL
are unhappy and wonder - "is that all there is?"

IF YOU ARE IN ANY WAY UNHAPPY OR DISSATISFIED
with your
life or your business, you need to re-ignite
YOUR ORIGINAL
vision or create a new one. but wait, you say,
you already
HAVE A BUSINESS PLAN. ISN'T THAT SUFFICIENT FOR
your
business success?

why isn't a business plan enough?

A BUSINESS PLAN IS FOR BANKS AND CREDIT
institutions, but
outcomes are based more on desire than on
BUSINESS
plans. vision with a capital v is bigger than a
business
PLAN. THE DIFFERENCE IS, IF YOUR VISION IS NOT
articulated,
you cannot include it in your business plan.

who besides me benefits from my business vision?

CUSTOMERS KNOW WHEN YOU HAVE A CLEAR, PASSIONATE
business vision. the benefits clients, customers
and
VENDORS RECEIVE ARE A RESULT OF YOUR CLARITY
about the
dream of your business. the more you can relate
YOUR
vision to your family and community, the more
you can
EXCITE EVERYONE. MORE EXCITEMENT ATTRACTS THE
customer
of your dreams.

lance armstrong wanted to win the tour de
france. once
HE ACHIEVED THIS GOAL, HIS VISION WAS TO WIN
more tour de
france's than anyone. he did just that; he
CREATED A WORLD
record of six wins. what he also did benefited
the country
OF FRANCE, EVEN THOUGH HE IS AN AMERICAN.
france's
tourist dollars increased. american television
ADVERTISING
grew as more people tuned into these races.
armstrong's
BATTLE WITH CANCER INCREASED DONATIONS TO THE
american
cancer society. benefits abounded for anyone
CONNECTED
to bicycle riding, including manufacturers and
sports
CLOTHING PROVIDERS.

do independent professionals and micro
BUSINESSES NEED
a vision too?

DEFINITELY! INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONALS AND MICRO
businesses
require the clarity of a vision. martha stewart
STARTED
small. she was a caterer after she completed her
career
AS A MODEL. A PRODUCT OF HER TIMES, THE 1950'S,
martha's
first thought was to make a home look warm and
INVITING.
as a great cook, martha created elegant,
well-designed
MEALS AND EVENTS. SHE HAD HER VISION FOR
success.

WHEN MARTHA STEWART DREAMED WELL INTO THE
future, she
had a vision of a conglomerate business, with
FAR-REACHING
rewards. she created omnimedia, with her own
magazine,
TELEVISION SHOWS AND PRODUCTS; ALL SOLD
worldwide. from
small business visions, big business visions
GROW. EVEN IN
prison, martha continued to expand her vision
with a capitol
V TO INCLUDE TWO NEW TELEVISION REALITY SHOWS.
martha
never stops expanding her vision with a capital
V.

you now have the key to your business future,
THE JOY THAT
can make your efforts worthwhile. you will also
achieve
FAME AND FORTUNE AS AN OUTCOME, BUT SATISFACTION
is the
key. be satisfied with yourself. create a vision
THAT HELPS
move you forward.

ENJOY YOURSELF, YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
joanne victoria, 25-year vision and business
coach works
WITH ENTREPRENEURS AND SOLO PROFESSIONALS TO
build successful
lives and businesses by helping them tell their
TRUTH. AUTHOR OF
3 books including: lighting your path! how to
create the life
YOU WANT AND VISION WITH A CAPITAL V - CREATE
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ANALYZING CUSTOMERS IN YOUR BUSINESS PLAN

ANALYZING CUSTOMERS IN YOUR BUSINESS PLAN
BY: DAVE LAVINSKY
the customer analysis section of the business
plan assesses the customer segments that the
COMPANY SERVES. IN IT, THE COMPANY MUST 1)
identify its target customers, 2) convey the
needs of these customers, and 3) show how its
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SATISFY THESE NEEDS.

the first step of the customer analysis is to
DEFINE EXACTLY WHICH CUSTOMERS THE COMPANY IS
serving. this requires specificity. it is not
adequate to say the company is targeting small
BUSINESSES, FOR EXAMPLE, BECAUSE THERE ARE
several million of these types of customers.
rather, the plan must identify precisely the
CUSTOMERS IT IS SERVING, SUCH AS SMALL
businesses with 10 to 50 employees based in
large metropolitan cities on the west coast.

once the plan has clearly identified and defined
the company's target customers, it is necessary
TO EXPLAIN THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF THESE CUSTOMERS.
questions to be answered include: 1) how many
potential customers fit the given definition? is
THIS CUSTOMER BASE GROWING OR DECREASING? 2)
what is the average revenues/income of these
customers? and 3) where are these customers
GEOGRAPHICALLY BASED?

after explaining customer demographics, the plan
MUST DETAIL THE NEEDS OF THESE CUSTOMERS.
conveying customer needs could take the form of
past actions (x% have purchased a similar
PRODUCT IN THE PAST), FUTURE PROJECTIONS (WHEN
interviewed, x% said that they would purchase
product/service y) and/or implications (because
X% USE A PRODUCT/SERVICE WHICH OUR
product/service enhances/replaces, then x% need
our product/service).

the business plan must also detail the drivers
of customer decision-making. sample questions to
ANSWER INCLUDE: 1) DO CUSTOMERS FIND PRICE TO BE
more important than the quality of the product
or service? and 2) are customers looking for the
HIGHEST LEVEL OF RELIABILITY, OR WILL THEY HAVE
their own support and just seek a basic level of
service?

there is one last critical step in the customer
analysis -- showing an understanding of the
ACTUAL DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. EXAMPLES OF
questions to be answered here include: 1) will
the customer consult others in their
ORGANIZATION/FAMILY BEFORE MAKING A DECISION?,
2) will the customer seek multiple bids? and 3)
will the product/service require significant
OPERATIONAL CHANGES (E.G., WILL THE CUSTOMER
have to invest time to learn new technologies?
will the product/service cause other members
WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION TO LOSE THEIR JOBS?
etc.).

IT IS ESSENTIAL TO TRULY UNDERSTAND CUSTOMERS TO
develop a successful business and marketing
strategy. as such, sophisticated investors
REQUIRE COMPREHENSIVE PROFILES OF A COMPANY'S
target customers. by spending the time to
research and analyze your target customers, you
WILL DEVELOP BOTH ENHANCE YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY
and funding success.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
as president of growthink business plans [2],
dave lavinsky has helped the company become one
OF THE PREMIER BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT FIRMS.
since its inception, growthink has developed
over 200 business plans. growthink clients have
COLLECTIVELY RAISED OVER $750 MILLION IN
financing, launched numerous new product and
service lines and gained competitive advantage
AND MARKET SHARE.

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9 THINGS YOU MUST DO TO MAXIMIZE YOUR CHANCES OF OBTAINING A

9 THINGS YOU MUST DO TO MAXIMIZE YOUR CHANCES OF OBTAINING A
SMALL BUSINESS LOAN
by: neil best
to get approval for your small business loan application, you
MUST BE ABLE TO MEET THE LENDING CRITERIA SET DOWN. SOME
organisations are more risk averse than others, and will
therefore have more stringent criteria.

to vastly increase your chances of a successful funding
application, you will need to present the following information:

1. the reason for the loan. the lender will be looking for
something that fits within the normal range and expertise of your
BUSINESS. THE AMOUNT MAY COVER A NUMBER OF ITEMS, SO YOU WILL
need to cover each.

2. THE AMOUNT REQUIRED, AND THE REPAYMENT TERM OF THE SMALL
business loan you want. (e.g. $10,000 term 5 years, payable
quarterly).

3. details of how you will repay the amount borrowed. for
example, "from the increase in profits of reduced running costs
OF THE WHIZZBANG GO4IT"

4. details of security you will be able to offer to the lender.
THIS WILL ACT AS REASSURANCE FOR THE LENDER. IF YOU'RE NOT
prepared to put up some aspect of security, then why should they?

5. YOU WILL NEED TO INCLUDE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN WHICH WILL SERVE
to answer essential questions relating to management
capabilities, information about the market you operate in. what
KIND OF BUSINESS YOU ARE IN ETC.

6. 3 years financial statements. you will need to present quality
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM YOUR ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE, PREFERABLY
signed off by your accountant or tax advisor.

7. LATEST SET OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS. AGAIN PRODUCED FROM YOUR
accounting software.

8. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES (DEBTORS) AND PAYABLES (CREDITORS) AGEING
reports.

9. PRINCIPALS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. - PARTICULARLY REQUIRED IF
some form of security is necessary.

IF YOU ARE A NEW COMPANY, THE EMPHASIS IS GOING TO BE ON YOUR
business plan , and the security (also called collateral) you or
your business can provide against the loan.

you must take the time to practice presenting your case to the
bank or lender to iron out any glitches. practice on your
COLLEAGUES AND FAMILY (YOU NEVER KNOW, THEY MIGHT BE SO
impressed, they'll invest or lend!). it may help to role play the
lender and come up with as many pointy questions as possible. the
MORE TIME YOU TAKE THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES WILL BE. (BUT
remember, don't fall into the analysis paralysis trap!)

GOOD LUCK!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
neil best is an accountant with over 15 years experience in
business finance. this article and other useful business finance
INFORMATION SUCH AS MAKING EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PLANS AND SOURCING
and applying for business grants can be found at
http://www.smallbusinessfinancetips.com/small-business-loans.html

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5 HOME BIZ MISTAKES EVERY ENTREPRENEUR SHOULD MAKE!

5 HOME BIZ MISTAKES EVERY ENTREPRENEUR SHOULD MAKE!
BY: BB LEE
by bb lee (c)2009
mailto:editor@smallbizbitsnews.com



in a previous article appropriate steps to start a
HOME BASED BUSINESS WERE DISCUSSED.

this important article will review the 5 top mistakes many
HOME BASED BUSINESS OWNERS MAKE THAT MIGHT EVOLVE INTO A
great
success story.

warning! this approach is not for everyone. one theory is
readers
WILL LEARN A NEW WAY OF THINKING AND PERHAPS PROPEL THEIR
business ideas into motion.

LET'S GET STARTED WITH THE LIST!

1. business plans. many article's online vow by the
BUSINESS PLAN. EVERY NEW BUSINESS OWNER MUST DRAFT A
business plan if they want to succeed.

ONE SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OWNER ONLINE NEVER THOUGHT OF
drafting a business plan. he learned the hard way.
he made many errors but claimed the learning experience
WAS A POWERFUL TEACHER.

he further stated the lessons he learned were better
THAN ANY COURSE IN BUSINESS SCHOOL OR COLLEGE. HE SOON
learned how to deal with the many ups and downs in the
business world. dealing with frustration. all things
YOU LEARN FROM THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS.

2. education. once again many experts think several degree's
ARE THE KEY TO IMMEDIATE SUCCESS IN ANY CHOSEN FIELD. MANY
successful entrepreneurs never went to college. and quite
a few barely finished high school. success is not always in
THE BOOKS YOU READ BUT IN HOW YOU DEAL WITH YOUR
business in the real world.

3. RUSHING. EXPERTS BELIEVE YOU SHOULD TAKE YOUR TIME
and wait to select the proper business for you and
your background or education. taking time to study the
VARIOUS IDEAS IS KEY TO SUCCESS. OTHERS SEE AN OPPORTUNITY
and immediately grab it.

4. OVER CONFIDENCE. BELIEVING YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL AND
ignoring negative opinions from friends and family. family
might have good intentions, wanting to save you from making
AN ERROR IN JUDGEMENT, BUT THEY MIGHT THROW A
wrench in your business idea. halting the business venture
altogether.

5. unrealistic view. always seeing the good side. thinking
POSITIVE. THAT YES YOU CAN SUCCEED IN THIS BUSINESS.
positive
thinking is an asset every self employed business owner
SHOULD OWN. MANY BUSINESS OWNERS WITH A POSITIVE OUTLOOK
continue striding forward where others simply give up.

that's the list. it bares repeating that going against
expert
ADVICE IS NOT FOR EVERY NEW ENTREPRENEUR. BUT MANY NEW HOME
biz
owners found great success in following their own path.

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3 ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR STARTING AND MAINTAINING A

3 ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR STARTING AND MAINTAINING A
SMALL BUSINESS
by: ryan hough
we believe that there are 3 factors that drive the
SUCCESS OF SMALL BUSINESSES.

1) ACQUIRING START-UP CAPITAL
2) finding customers
3) accounting for, budgeting and controlling sales
AND EXPENSES


the following resources will help your small business
achieve these success factors.

acquiring start-up capital

an adequate supply of capital is essential as many
profitable businesses fail because they don't have
ENOUGH CASH TO PAY THEIR EMPLOYEES AND SUPPLIERS. BUT
what is an adequate supply of capital? the only way
to tell is by doing a significant amount of research
ON YOUR POTENTIAL MARKET AND FORMALLY DOCUMENTING
this in a business plan. i'm sure you know that a
business plan is a very important document that is
CRUCIAL TO CONVINCING YOUR BANKER TO LEND YOU MONEY.

THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO OBTAIN A BUSINESS PLAN.

1) DO IT YOURSELF BY AMENDING A BUSINESS PLAN
template, or
2) hire a professional to do it for you.

obviously obtain 1) will be a great deal cheaper.

our research led to a website that has over 60 high
QUALITY AND FREE BUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATES. WE ALSO
found a directory that you can use to easily find a
business plan writer in your city - where ever you
LIVE IN THE WORLD.

FINDING CUSTOMERS

FINDING CUSTOMERS IS A DIFFICULT AND EXPENSIVE TASK
for service business owners such as accountants,
lawyers and plumbers. we believe that a cost
EFFECTIVE MARKETING STRATEGY FOR SERVICE BUSINESS
owners is to simply give all their personal contacts
a few business cards.

our research led to a few websites that have
PRE-DESIGNED BUSINESS CARD TEMPLATES. WE FELT THAT
the diversity and quality of these designs was
outstanding. in addition, we found that you can
OBTAIN A SIGNIFICANT SAVING BY FINDING A PRINTING
service on the internet. we found that you could get
2,000 full color business cards for as little as us
$150.

ACCOUNTING FOR, BUDGETING AND CONTROLLING REVENUE AND
expenses

accurate accounting is very important for small
business owners. it's essential that you have timely
ACCESS TO INFORMATION THAT COULD MAKE OR BREAK YOUR
business. if stocks are running low - you need to
know about it. if a large proportion of your debtors
HAVEN'T PAID - YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT. IF YOU DO
not react to these situations quickly you may have a
situation where you don't have enough money to pay
YOUR EMPLOYEES - OR WORSE STILL SOMEONE IS STEALING
cash out the till.

our research led to a website that compares and
reviews top accounting software for small businesses.
THE CHEAPEST SOFTWARE COST US $89.99 AND THE MOST
expensive software cost us $1,499. it was interesting
to note that the top 3 ranked websites were not the
MOST EXPENSIVE AND COST BETWEEN US $250 - US $300.

HOPEFULLY YOU NOW HAVE AN IDEA OF SOME OF THE TOOLS
that you can use to grow and maintain your small
business. if you would like to benefit from our
RESEARCH PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. WE DO NOT CHARGE
for this research and offer the content freely on our
website.

about the author:
HTTP://WWW.BEST-QUALITY-SMALL-BUSINESS-RESOURCES.COM/
[2]

RYAN HOUGH IS THE WEBMASTER OF BEST QUALITY SMALL
business resources.com, who's aim is to help you save
time and money by finding reviews and case studies
THAT WILL ENABLE YOU TO CHOOSE THE BEST RESOURCES AT
the right price.

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