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How to Prepare a Business Plan

How to Prepare a Business Plan

By Edward Blackwell

Your Guide to Creating an Excellent Strategy, Forecasting Your Finances, and Producing a Persuasive Plan. Kogan Page, 2002.

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Summary of How to Prepare a Business Plan book by Edward Blackwell

A thorough blueprint for creating a business plan that helps you refine the direction of your company, gain the confidence of your financiers, and illuminate your path to success.

Chapters in How to Prepare a Business Plan book summary

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What do you get from this book? Expert advice on presenting your business as an attractive investment opportunity

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A clear, concise, logical business plan uses a standard layout and language

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Writing out a business plan gives you clear insight into starting and running a business

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A well-crafted business plan addresses a lenderโ€™s concerns about your viability and profitability

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Create accurate and honest cashflow forecasts for short and long-term financial projections

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Retail and restaurant businesses must research their market and manage their buying to remain profitable

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Anybody creating a product can make and sell it themselves, or outsource production and distribution to a larger manufacturer

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A plan to expand your business must show that you have the management and market to justify its growth

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You can finance your business several ways, so long as they relate to your size and future plans

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Monitor your businessโ€™s health by keeping track of how you spend your time and money every day

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Who should read How to Prepare a Business Plan book

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Small business owners
  • Anyone who wants to work for themselves
  • Accountants
  • Business coaches and consultants

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Edward Blackwell

Entrepreneurs โ€ข Small business owners โ€ข Anyone who wants to work for themselves โ€ข Accountants โ€ข Business coaches and consultants

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