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.
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.
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What do you get from this book? Expert advice on presenting your business as an attractive investment opportunity
A clear, concise, logical business plan uses a standard layout and language
Writing out a business plan gives you clear insight into starting and running a business
A well-crafted business plan addresses a lender’s concerns about your viability and profitability
Create accurate and honest cashflow forecasts for short and long-term financial projections
Retail and restaurant businesses must research their market and manage their buying to remain profitable
Anybody creating a product can make and sell it themselves, or outsource production and distribution to a larger manufacturer
A plan to expand your business must show that you have the management and market to justify its growth
You can finance your business several ways, so long as they relate to your size and future plans
Monitor your business’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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