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Create a business plan
You've been dreaming of starting your own business. You've started with some concrete steps, and you're ready to put your proposal together. But how do you start, and how do you know when you have the right information?
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Download these templates from the Office Templates site to create your plan:
Fill in your Business plan .
Analyze your market with the Business market analysis template .
Detail your financials in a Financial plan .
Divide up the work and track deliverables with this Business plan checklist .
Wrap up with this Business startup checklist .
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Writing a business plan
A business plan documents your objectives and the strategies and structures you have in place for achieving them.
Your business plan should explain how you will manage all the important aspects of your business, from products and services to operational plans and finances.
Video: Writing a business plan
Watch our video on why you should write a business plan for your new or current business.
Topics include:
- why it's important to create and review a business plan
- the information to include in your business plan
- using a business plan to achieve your business goals
- downloading and completing our business plan template.
Use a business plan to:
- help you start a new business
- help you improve the performance of an existing business
- attract funding for an investment
- communicate business progress to stakeholders
- communicate business goals and objectives to internal staff members
- attract potential buyers for the business.
A business plan is a 'living' document, so it should evolve and change—think of it as an operating guide for your business throughout the start-up, operations and succession phases.
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Download and write a full business plan
Download our free full business plan template and use the guidelines below to write a plan for your business.
There are also other templates available that may better meet your needs—visit business.gov.au .
You should customise your chosen template to suit your business and industry.
We explain below how you can start with a 1-page business plan to ease you into the process of completing the full business plan.
Business plan elements
The elements of your business plan will vary depending on:
- what phase your business is in (starting, running, selling)
- the industry your business is in
- how you choose to use the plan (e.g. for internal development purposes).
Every business plan will be different, but they will generally include similar elements. The sections of our business plan template are listed below—use these as a guide when completing it or as a reference when creating your own.
At the start of your business plan, include the following business details:
- business name
- date registered
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Australian Company Number (ACN) – if applicable
- tax file number (TFN)
- business address
- contact details
- website details
- social media details.
Read about choosing a business structure and getting the right licences and registrations .
This section provides an overview of the business concept. It should be attention-grabbing and succinct—the content will be covered in more detail in future sections.
While this is the first section of the plan, it can often help to write it last after the other sections have been finalised.
This helps to ensure that the executive summary covers all the key information within the plan.
It should define:
- what your business vision is
- what your legal structure is
- what products and services you offer
- who your customers are
- what sets you apart from your competitors
- how you will create a market for your products and services
- how you will operate
- what your financial projections are
- how your business or industry will evolve
- who owns or manages your business
- what your short-term and long-term goals are.
Refer to the corresponding sections in our free business plan template:
- 2.1 Products and services
- 2.2 Market analysis
- 2.3 Industry description and outlook
- 2.4 SWOT analysis
In this section, you should highlight your business products and services and describe what makes them unique, such as their:
- limitations
- cost and sale price.
You can also include details of any plans your business has to introduce new products and services.
Your market analysis should describe your target market (e.g. local, international) and target customers.
Add in the research you have done about your industry and the market trends.
In this section, you will also complete a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats).
Find out more about researching your market:
- planning and conducting market and customer research
- market research kit .
- 3.1 Current situation
- 3.2 Marketing objectives
- 3.3 Target segments
- 3.4 Competitor analysis
- 3.5 Brand positioning
- 3.6 Marketing programs
- 3.7 Marketing tactics
- 3.8 Key actions
- 3.9 Business controls
A business plan should include a high-level summary of your market research and analysis.
Starting with your current situation, complete your marketing objectives and analysis around your target market and your competitiveness.
Complete your customer and competitor profiles and develop a 1-page brand strategy .
These will help you prepare your marketing plan in section 3 of the template.
Your plan will include marketing tactics and an action plan. You will identify how you will set KPIs and report on your marketing effectiveness.
Learn about:
- branding your business
- writing a marketing strategy and plan .
- 4.1 Sales strategies
- 4.2 Sales analysis and forecast
- 4.3 Customer management
Explain your sales forecasts and targets in this section, and how you will manage customer records and payments. You should understand what sales strategies will work for you and the best channels to market your products or services .
You will also need to know what your current sales, volume and market share are and what you expect them to be for the next 2 years.
Learn about cash flow, invoices and payments and how to collect and store customer information for help with managing customers.
Regardless of your business or industry, you will need to prepare for operating some of your business online.
Note your digital and customer and data-protection strategies in your business plan. You could also include:
- the digital tools and resources that will be used in your business
- the people responsible for overseeing the digital strategy within the business
- details of any security considerations.
Complete a digital health check and learn how to create a digital strategy for your business .
- 6.1 Business structure
- 6.2 Contracts, licences and agreements
- 6.3 Intellectual property
- 6.4 Insurance
- 6.6 Employees
- 6.7 Financial
- 6.8 Legal and ethical trading
- 6.9 Risk management
- 6.10 Business continuity
In this section, record the legal and risk management considerations for your business.
Describe your business structure and the contracts you have now or could have in the future.
If you have a lease or are considering leasing premises, add the terms and conditions of the lease and any actions you need to take to your plan.
To complete the other legal section, learn about:
- legal requirements for businesses
- selecting the right business location
- business insurance
- intellectual property: the basics
- legal and ethical selling
- your responsibilities as an employer .
Search the Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS) if you need information about licences that relate to your business.
To identify the risks to your business, your business plan should also:
- outline and demonstrate that you have considered the risks to your business (a business risk analysis) and the possible consequences
- summarise the plans you have in place for overcoming these risks.
A risk matrix tool or risk management plan can be developed to help you analyse your business risks—read more about identifying and managing business risk .
You will also need to consider business continuity planning to prepare for unexpected situations.
- 7.1 Location
- 7.2 Production
- 7.3 Current performance
- 7.4 Plant and equipment
- 7.6 List of major suppliers
- 7.7 Stock and inventory
This section will cover all you know about how you do things in your business—for example, your standard operating procedures and how to ensure the quality of your products and services.
To better understand your business operations, read about:
- business processes, procedures and standards
- choosing the right business location
- stock control: the basics .
- 8.1 Management and key personnel
- 8.3 Training
- 8.4 Recruitment
- 8.5 Succession planning
This section helps you note your current workforce structure and plan for the workforce you will have in the future as you grow, and for potentially passing the business to a successor.
Your business plan will detail your business's organisational structure (proposed or actual)—this is often shown as a diagram representing the business hierarchy, different roles within the business and how they relate to one another.
You should also consider succession planning, even if you haven't thought about how you would sell or pass on the business.
- workforce planning for small business
- training and developing staff
- passing a business to a successor .
- 9.1 Start-up costs
- 9.2 Profit and loss forecast
- 9.3 Cash flow forecast
- 9.4 Balance sheet
- 9.5 Financial ratios
Your business plan should include your business finance details—there is a separate business finance template you can also complete.
Summarise your key financial details, including:
- costs for establishing or operating the business
- sales needed to break even
- projected cash flow
- funding arrangements
- payment plans.
You can assess the financial performance of your business using financial ratios .
- 10.1 Review and update business goals
- 10.2 Make a schedule to review your actions
The final section of the business plan should include a set of actions to take before you review your business plan next, and check your progress. This should be over a 6–12 month period, based on the business goals outlined in your plan.
Set a regular review date for the actions and the business plan. Assess which actions have been completed, which remain outstanding and which require updating to help your business plan remain relevant.
Read about skills for running a business to consider ways to improve your time management and leadership.
Optional business plan elements
While not essential, the following can supplement your business plan.
Business vision statement and business values
A comprehensive business vision statement defines what your business does and why it is important.
This could be added in more detail in your business plan and referred to in your executive summary. Find out how to create a business vision .
Business values are the principles, beliefs, and standards of behaviour that guide your business. Including this in your plan will better reflect your goals for the business.
Customer journey strategy
This section could include details of your business's key customer service strategies.
Consider mapping out the intended customer journey—the intended path customers will follow when interacting with your business.
Start with a short business plan
A 1-page business plan can be a good place to start your business planning.
It can cover only high-level information about your business value proposition (i.e. why a customer would want to buy your products and services) and business model.
A one-page plan can include details about:
- your business vision and values
- projected income and expenses
- identified business risks
- the customer segments you intend to target
- the value proposition of your business
- channels that could be used to reach your target customers (e.g. direct or online marketing)
- your customer service plan
- how you will receive payment for products and services
- the activities needed to achieve your outcomes
- the resources you will need
- details of any partners you will use to provide goods and services
- the cost structure for your products and services (based on all items as listed in the plan).
You can search online for tools that can help you create this plan—for example, a value proposition canvas or business model canvas .
Once you are satisfied with this short business plan, you can use it as the basis for your full business plan.
Communicating your business plan
Communicating your business plan to your staff and stakeholders is essential for implementing it and achieving your business goals, even when starting out with a small team.
Some practical tips for communicating the plan include:
- being mindful of your audience—different communication styles will suit different audiences (e.g. you may be able to communicate more informally with your staff than with your stakeholders, board members or investors)
- choosing an appropriate format, time and place—you could hold a staff meeting, schedule a business plan review session and invite all staff and stakeholders to attend, or create an online presentation
- using clear, concise and simple language
- making time to get feedback from your staff and stakeholders.
Read about skills for running a business for tips on developing your communication skills.
Learn about managing people through change .
Review and update your business plan
You will need to regularly review your business plan to ensure that it is relevant, achievable and up to date with any changes in your business.
Consider reviewing your business plan:
- at regular intervals (e.g. quarterly or annually)
- after a business SWOT analysis has been completed
- when raising capital (e.g. approaching the bank for a loan or pitching to an investor)
- before implementing growth strategies or new products
- when new staff members are added to the team
- when implementing a new organisational structure
- before changes in the industry or to legislation
- when preparing to sell the business .
To help you review your own plan, ask yourself the following questions:
- What will the review schedule be?
- Is the plan up to date?
- Have the business goals changed?
- Is the plan still matched to the business goals?
- Are market trends changing?
- Have there been major political, environmental, social or technological changes that affect your business?
- Have there been significant changes in your finances or need for capital?
- Is the plan still 'fit for purpose'?
Business planning resources and tools
The following planning resources and tools below can help you compile and update your business plan to ensure your business is on track to meet its goals.
- Small business planning webinar recording
- Writing a marketing strategy and plan
- Identifying and managing business risk
- Business processes, procedures and standards
- Plan your business finances
- Market and customer research
- Choosing and working with business advisers
- Networking in business
- Ask a mentor – business planning
Learn about planning for the future with free and short online courses through the Back to Work program. The University of Sunshine Coast also provides free, online courses on business planning .
Resources for finding licences, permits and codes of conduct
Use the Business Launchpad to discover all your licensing needs, compiled in your own customised guide.
You can also search for licences, permits and codes of practice using the Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS).
Learn about codes of conduct and codes of practices from:
- the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
- WorkCover Queensland .
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Frequently asked questions
How do you write a business plan.
Writing a multi page business plan when you are just starting out can seem overwhelming. The key to getting started is to keep it simple and add to it as you grow. Start with key headings (or use our template) and some bullet points mapping out your business overview, vision, market analysis and financial forecasts. For a more detailed step-by-step approach, check out our comprehensive guide on How to Write a Business Plan .
What is the importance of a business plan?
Writing a business plan gives your business the best chance of success helping you to flesh out your business proposal, outline key business processes and gives an action plan of what you want to achieve over time. While it can seem overwhelming, the time and effort you put in is worth it for your long-term success. Use our free business plan template below to get you started!
What should a business plan include?
A business plan consists of a single document with different sections that represent different aspects of your business. Most business plans include the following:
- Business overview
- Executive summary
- Team & Management
- Product & Services
- Market Analysis
- Competitor Analysis
- Marketing & Promotions
- Financial Analysis
- Future & Goals
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You've got a great idea and you're keen to get started. But for the best chance of success it's important to put together a detailed business plan that describes and establishes key aspects of your new enterprise.
What we'll cover
- Why you should write a business plan
- The key elements of a strong business plan
- Where to get a business plan template
- How to take payments in your business.
Key take-outs
- A good business plan helps you prioritise efforts, control outcomes, and establish business credibility
- Include details about your products or services, market, business structure, ownership, marketing, operations and finance
- Use your business plan to list and monitor ongoing action items as your business develops
- Review and refine your business plan regularly.
Why do I need a business plan?
Every business owner knows that part of the challenge is juggling all the elements and demands that have to be considered, as well as regulatory requirements. You have to become an instant expert on areas that may be outside your expertise, such as commercial property, business insurance, advertising, marketing and employment law, plus much more.
A good business plan helps you separate out each aspect of your business, so you can focus on one factor at a time, rather than all at once. Other reasons to engage in this type of planning process are:
- Helps you prioritise your efforts Stepping back from the granular details of starting and running a new business gives you time to reflect on the big picture, considering the things that will really matter to your future customers. That in turn will inform the priorities you need to focus on.
- Gives you more control of outcomes The discipline of working through a plan – and constantly refining it over time – will encourage you to think about the factors that’ll most influence your likelihood of success. What’s working? And what isn’t?
- Supports you if you’re seeking finance Banks and other lenders – or potential investors – will expect to see a solid business plan to reassure them that your new enterprise is well run.
What needs to go into a business plan?
Every business is different, so there’s no definitive business plan structure – but here are some key elements you should consider for inclusion. It’s important to think of your plan as a living, breathing document that evolves over time as you build your business and gain knowledge, insights and experience along the way.
1. Executive Summary
Leave drafting this brief overview until last. It should summarise and define all other elements of the business plan, and cover:
- Your business vision and mission statement
- Differentiation from similar businesses
- Target market
- Company description and operating model
- Business ownership and management
- Expansion plans
- Short-term and long-term goals.
2. Business and market analysis
Here’s where you talk about what type of business you’re starting and how it’ll fit into the local and broader market. Include things such as:
- Style of business and the products and services you plan to offer
- Any competitive advantage you have
- Market research and competitor analysis
- Industry trends
- SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis of your business idea.
3. Marketing strategy
However great your business idea is, you can’t just start trading and hope for the best. In this section of your business plan give some thought to:
- Marketing budgets – launch and ongoing
- Marketing objectives – what you hope to achieve in the short and long term
- Target markets – there may be different sectors you can target
- Brand position – the name and personality of your business
- Value proposition – such as competitively priced or prestige
- Digital optimisation – website and social media marketing
- Key marketing mediums – from leaflet drops to broadcast.
4. Business structure and legal
You’ll need to choose a business structure (e.g., sole trader, partnership, company), which will generally reflect ownership and your desired level of liability. Other aspects to refer to in your business plan include:
- Any licences you’ll need in order to operate
- Your responsibilities as an employer.
5. Operating plan
Here you can detail how you plan to operate on a day-to-day basis, covering areas such as:
- Sales channels (how and where you’ll be operating)
- Suppliers (how and where you’ll source any supplies or products you need)
- Vehicles and equipment (buy or lease)
- How you’ll take payments (see a section on this later)
- Management team (day-to-day)
- Roles and staffing levels (full-time versus part-time and casual)
- Contingency plans (for downturn periods, staff issues, weather, etc.).
6. Financial plan
If you need a business loan to support your business, lenders will want to see your business plan, including details of:
- Start-up costs
- Operating expenses including labour costs
- Profit and loss forecast
- Cash flow statement and forecast
- Financial projections and ratios
- Results and balance sheets (once you’re trading).
7. Action plan
This will likely be the most dynamic section of your business plan. It’s where you review and update business goals and note lessons learned and actions required in response to trading activity and market fluctuations.
List the actions you plan to take before you review your business plan next; and note down any ongoing actions that have yet to be completed.
Where can I get a business plan template?
A search online will reveal numerous downloadable business plan templates. Accounting software services such as MYOB and Xero publish templates online too.
To save you looking further, the Australian Government’s Business website has a free business plan template you can download in Microsoft Word format. Or you could simply create your own template using the headings listed in this article.
How should I take payments in my new business?
The methods you’ll use to take payments should be detailed in your operating plan. Will you be getting paid remotely, face to face, or online? Or any combination of those? One of the keys to getting paid fast is to make it as simple as possible for customers to pay you. So, it’s a good idea to choose options that help them pay you the way they want to.
- Getting paid on invoice: I f your customers will be making bank-to-bank payments, you can just give them the BSB and account number of your bank account. However, if you’d rather not share your bank account details, you can ask customers to pay into your account using PayID ®, meaning you’ll only need to provide the unique number you’ve registered for the service – which could be your mobile number or ABN.
- Face-to-face payments: Depending on the nature of your business, you may want to take credit card and digital wallet payments with an EFTPOS machine ; in which case you’ll need to decide if you want an EFTPOS terminal that integrates with your point of sale (POS) system . Or for ultimate flexibility and portability, you can download and apply for the EFTPOS Air app to your compatible smartphone, which once finalised would allow you to take secure payments using your mobile alone. EFTPOS Air also features point of sale capabilities, so you can build menus of products or services on it.
- Online payments: If you’re building an eCommerce website using an off-the-shelf platform, it may already incorporate a payment gateway. But if you’re looking for your own way of accepting card payments online or by phone, you may wish to consider one of the eCommerce solutions provided by Westpac.
The prospect of launching a new business is exciting and you’ll be keen to get started as soon as possible. It pays to invest time in detailing the mechanics of your business. A comprehensive business plan will set you off on a solid path to a successful enterprise, well prepared for the challenges ahead.
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Whether you are growing your existing business or starting afresh, a business plan is a critical business tool. At Business Plans, we have produced thousands of business plans for businesses across Australia from diverse industries.
On this page, you will find business plan templates for hundreds of different businesses in Australia. We have sensitised these business plan samples and made them more generic to suit a wide range of businesses.
Simply pick your category, purchase the business plan template and customise the content to reflect your business. Why spend time writing a business plan when you can download a business plan template and customise it suitably
Business Plan Templates that Deliver Results
A good business plan can help you figure out a direction for your business, create strategies to reach your goals and improve your chances of securing finance.
But we also understand that writing a business plan can take a lot of time. If the very thought of writing an exhaustive business plan seems to overwhelm you, consider buying one of our business plan templates.
All of these business plan examples have been produced by our professional business plan writers who have many years of experience in the craft. We have used our extensive experience, in-depth knowledge and expertise to create compelling business plans that have achieved staggering results for our clients.
Now take advantage of our skills by using some of our proven business plans for your business.
You don’t have to spend endless hours writing out your business plan from scratch. Nor do you have to pay for a custom written business plan to a professional writer. Simply download one of our previous works that have been sensitised into a generic template and get going!
Why Use a Business Plan Template?
A good business plan template can help organise your thoughts. It can provide a guideline so you don’t find yourself stuck staring at a blank page figuring out where to begin.
What’s more, a business plan sample provides a general layout of a standard business plan so you understand what goes where whilst ensuring you don’t leave anything out.
A good template also makes the job of writing a business plan easy and effortless.
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White Goods Business Plan
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The White Goods Retailer business plan is a 16 page business plan which was written for an actual Australian White Goods Retailer applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of retail businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
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Wine Bar Business Plan (suitable for Bar Business Plan)
The Wine Bar business plan is a 16 page business plan which was written for an actual Australian Wine Barapplying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Wedding Planner Business Plan
The Wedding Planner business plan is a 16 page business plan which was written for an actual Australian business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
However, if we take them at their simplest form an Investor invests the funds required in return for an equity stake in the business. They then sit back and wait for a return on their investment. Generally speaking with new start businesses or new technologies, the motivation for investment is not an annual return in the form of a dividend as they can go for a safer listed entity for this. They generally want to see their investment increase ten-fold or more over the medium-term through the business taking off.
A Business Angel will get involved in the business and will bring to the table business and/or industry experience and contacts. They will take a mentoring role to ensure the business has every chance of success. They may commit funds but will see their main investment in the business as ‘sweat equity’ working in the business in return for an equity stake in the business.
For more information on Investors and Business Angels please read our article, Investor or a Business Angel?
Vineyard Business Plan
The Vineyard business plan is a 16 page business plan which was written for an actual Australian businessapplying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Security Services Business Plan
The Security Services business plan is a 17 page business plan which was written for an actual Australian Security business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of business. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
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Tiler (trade )Business Plan
The Tiler’s business plan is a 16 page business plan which was written for an actual Australian Tiling Business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of trades. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Seafood Distributor Business Plan
The Seafood Distributor business plan is a 19 page business plan which was written for an actual Australian Seafood Distributor applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
The goal when preparing a business plan for investors is to provide sufficient information for them to know whether they are interested in the concept and want to know more, or they understand the concept and are not interested.
We try to limit business plans for investors to between 20 -30pages. It is important to cover off what makes your business so special, how you will commercialise and monetise your concept, who is involved in the project, the risks involved, and how the money will be spent.
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Rooftiler Business Plan
The Roof Tiler’s business plan is a 16 page business plan which was written for an actual Australian Trade business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of trades. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Thai Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Thai Restaurant business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Australian Thai Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Vietnamese Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Vietnamese Restaurant business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Australian Vietnamese Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Steak House Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Steak House Restaurant business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Australian Steak House Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Spanish Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Spanish Restaurant business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Australian Spanish Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Russian Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Russian Restaurant business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Australian Russian Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Seafood Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Seafood Restaurant business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Australian Seafood Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Pizza and Pasta Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Pizza and Pasta Restaurant business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actual Australian Pizza and Pasta Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Mongolian Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Mongolian Restaurant business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Australian Mongolian Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Malaysian Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Malaysian Restaurant business plan is a 18 page business plan written for an actual Indian Malaysian Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Mexican Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Mexican Restaurant business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Indian Mexican Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Indonesian Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Indonesian Restaurant business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Indian Indonesian Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Indian Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Indian Restaurant business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Indian Hamburger Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Hamburger Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Hamburger Restaurant business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Australian Hamburger Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Greek Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Greek Restaurant business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Australian Greek Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
French Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The French Restaurant business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Australian French Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Chinese Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Chinese Restaurant business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Australian Chinese Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Restaurant Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Restaurant business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actual Australian Restaurant business applying for bank finance.
Recruitment Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Recruitment business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actual Australian Recruitment business applying for bank finance.
Real Estate Business Plan
Get your business plan done today! Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The car wash business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Australian Real Estate business applying for bank finance.
Property Development Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Property Development business plan is a 12 page business plan written for an actualAustralian Property Development business applying for bank finance.
Psychologist Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Psychologist’s business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actualAustralian Psychologist’s business applying for bank finance.
Post Office Business
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Post Office business plan is a 15 page business plan written for an actual Australian Post Office applying for bank finance.
Plumbers Business Plans
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Plumber’s business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actual Australian Plumbing business applying for bank finance.
Personal Trainer Business Plan
This is an Australian Business Plan. It has been deliberately written in plain language so it is easy to follow. The business plan is emailed to customers in Microsoft Word to allow for easy changes that suit the customers personal circumstances.
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Photographers Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Photography business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actual Australian Photography business applying for bank finance.
Painters (Trade) Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Painter’s business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actual Australian painting business applying for bank finance.
Online Store Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Online Store business plan is a 14 page business plan written for an actual Australian Online Store business applying for bank finance.
Business Consultant Business Plan
Builders business plan.
The Builder’s business plan is a 22 page business plan which was written for an actual Australian builder applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Beauty Salon & Hairdresser Business Plan
The Beauty Salon and Hairdresser business plan is a 14 page business plan which was written for an actual Australian business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of beauty realated businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Bakery Business Plan
The bakerybusiness plan is a 16 page business plan which was written for an actual Australian bakery applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of bakeries. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Asian Grocery Business Plan
The Asian Grocery business plan is a 16 page business plan which was written for an actual Australian based Asian Grocery business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of grocery businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
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Accountant’s Business Plan
The accountant business plan is a 16 page business plan which is written for an Australian Accounting practiceapplying for bank finance. It is written in with standard services and generic operating elements to make it suit a wider range of practices. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
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Catering Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The catering business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actual Australian catering business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Carpenter / Cabinet Maker / Joinery Services Business Plan
This is an Australian Business Plan. It has been deliberately written in plain language so it is easy to follow. The business plan is emailed to customers in Microsoft Word to allow for easy changes that suit the customers personal circumstances
Car Wash Business Plan
The car wash business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actual Australian car wash businessapplying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Car Hire Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The car hire business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actual Australian car hire business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
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Camping Store Business Plan
Cake shop business plan, cafe business plan.
The cafe business plan is a 16 page business plan which was written for an actual Australian cafe applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of cafes. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Nursery (Plants) Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Nursery business plan is a 14 page business plan written for an actual Australian Nursery business applying for bank finance.
Night Club Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Night Club business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Australian Night Club business applying for bank finance.
Newsagency Business Plan
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We understand that a business plan is an essential document and that can enable you to win investors. If you are looking for ideas for a well-structured and convincing newsagency business plan, we can help you. At BusinessPlans, we offer specialist business planning services and can help you document your ideas in a clear and professional way. With our business plan solutions , you can build a strong foundation for your business. Our newsagency business plan is crafted to comprehensively outline every aspect of your business and reflect its potential.
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Men’s Fashion Retail Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Men’s Fashion Retail business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actualAustralian Men’s Retail Fashion business applying for bank finance.
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Massage Services Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Massage Services business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actualAustralian Massage business applying for bank finance.
Lawyers Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Lawyer business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an Australian Legal services business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Landscaper Designers Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Landscape Designers business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actualAustralian Landscaping business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Ladies Fashion Retail Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Ladies Fashion Retail business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actual Australian Fashion Retailer business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Jewelry Shop Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The jewelry business plan is a 15 page business plan written for an actual Australian Jewelry business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Ice Cream Shop Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The ice cream shop business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actualAustralian Ice Cream Shop business applying for bank finance.
Hotel Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The jewelry business plan is a 15 page business plan written for an actual Australian Hotel business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Gym Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Gym business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actual Australian Gymapplying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Giftwear Shop Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Giftwear Shop business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actualAustralian Giftwear business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
General Store Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The General Store business plan is a 15 page business plan written for an actual Australian General Store applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Gardners Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Gardener’s business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actual Australian Gardening business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Furniture Manufacturing Business Plans
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Furniture Retail business plan is a 16 page business plan written for an actual Australian Furniture Retailing business applying for bank finance. We have sensitised the plan and made it more generic to make it suit a wider range of businesses. All that is left to do is to follow what we have written and customise the content to reflect your business.
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The White Goods business plan is a 18 page business plan written for an actual Australian White Goods business applying for bank finance.
Wendy’s Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Wendy’s business plan is a 17 page business plan written for an actual Australian Wendy’s business applying for bank finance.
Top Snap Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Top Snap business plan is a 15 page business plan written for an actual Australian Top Snap business applying for bank finance.
Subway Business Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Subway business plan is a 18 page business plan written for an actual Australian Subway business applying for bank finance.
Salsa Fresh Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Salsa Fresh business plan is a 18 page business plan written for an actual Australian Salsa Fresh business applying for bank finance.
Refund Home Loans Business Plan
Avoid the dreaded ‘Blank Page Syndrome’ and do the smart thing by starting your plan with one that’s almost complete. The Refund Home Loans business plan is a 15 page business plan written for an actual Australian Refund Home Loans business applying for bank finance.
Nandos Restaurant Business Plan
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Executive Summary : A brief summary of the key points in the business plan, including the company's mission statement, product/service, target market, financial projections, and management team.
Company Overview: An introduction to the company, including its legal structure, history, and current status. This section should also highlight the company's unique selling proposition and any competitive advantages.
Industry Analysis : A thorough examination of the industry the company operates in, including market size, growth potential, trends, and key players.
Customer Analysis: An analysis of the target market, including demographics, psychographics, and consumer behavior. This section should also include a discussion of the company's customer needs and how the product/service meets those needs.
Competitive Analysis : An examination of the company's competitors, including their strengths, weaknesses, and market share. This section should also include a discussion of the company's competitive advantage and how it differentiates itself from competitors.
Marketing Plan : A detailed plan for how the company will promote and sell its product/service, including pricing, distribution channels, and marketing tactics.
Operations Plan : A description of how the company will manufacture, distribute, and deliver its product/service, including supply chain management, production processes, and logistics.
Management Team: An overview of the company's management team, including key personnel and their qualifications and experience.
Financial Plan : A detailed financial projection for the company, including revenue, expenses, and cash flow. This section should also include a discussion of the company's funding requirements and how it plans to use the funds.
Appendix : Any additional information that supports the business plan, such as market research data, resumes of key personnel, and legal documents.
Yes, a business plan is required for funding, especially if you are seeking funding from investors or lenders. A business plan is a written document that outlines your business goals, strategies, and financial projections, and demonstrates to potential investors or lenders that you have a clear plan for success. Even if you are not seeking external funding, having a business plan is important for the success of your business as it helps clarify goals, identify potential challenges, and create a roadmap for achieving objectives.
The process of writing a business plan for a startup is similar to that for an established business, but there is a key difference. Established businesses should emphasize past accomplishments and use historical data for financial projections, while startups must focus on validating future forecasts since there is no hard data to rely on. To write a thorough business plan, follow a step-by-step process for how to write a comprehensive business plan .
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Benefits of a business plan
Your business plan outlines:
- your vision for the business
- the actions that will help you achieve it
When you are starting out, your business plan can help you to secure financing and investment. But your business plan does more than tell others what your plans are. A good business plan can help you test the feasibility of your new business idea, set operational and financial objectives, and make sure your business is manageable and effective.
You will need to revisit your business plan regularly as your business evolves and the business environment changes. These changes could include increased competition, advances in technology or the expectations of your customers.
What to include in your business plan
A clearly written business plan should include:
- the vision and direction of your business – where are you now and where do you want to be?
- a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis – a good business plan won't only identify ways to make your business idea work, it can also help you identify reasons why your idea might not work so you can address them before you invest time and money
- a force field analysis – for each issue identified in your SWOT analysis, identify the positives and negatives of each issue and the actions you will take to address the issue
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Whether your business is just starting out, you're looking to sustain or you're looking to grow, our guide to writing a business plan can help you clarify your goals, figure out your barriers and come up with a plan of action.
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Whether you're planning to start a business or have been running it for years, business planning is the key to your success. A business plan helps you get finance, gives you control and direction and helps you set priorities.
Step 1: Define your vision
When you start a business, you have a clear goal to achieve this vision. After some time, the clarity of your vision may become blurry. Writing down your vision will help you define it for your staff to identify with your mission. Where are you now? Where do you want your business to be in the future?
Step 2: Set your goals
Make your goals and objectives realistic. Plan your short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals, including choosing your location; the number of customers you plan to reach and your customer demographics; your sales targets - revenue and profit margins; what you will outsource; your required staff numbers; and your growth strategy. Planning this strategy will help realise your dream and make your business thrive.
Step 3: Define your unique selling proposition
What makes you different from your competitors? Highlight the characteristics that make your business stand out from your competitors. Is there demand for your range of products or services? What can your business offer to increase demand?
Step 4: Research your market
Who are your competitors? What product range or services do they offer? Where are the gaps? Where is demand greater than supply and for which products or services? What are the current and future industry trends? How do you leverage these opportunities?
Conduct a SWOT analysis to explore the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats faced by your business; Think of all possible scenarios. List the issues and conduct a Force Field Analysis for each. This will help you determine clear actions to implement in order to address them.
Step 5: Know your customer
Do your research and define your target audience. Customers are spoilt by choice, so find out their buying habits. What does your ideal customer want? Get their feedback. Who are you targeting by age, gender, behavioural patterns or location? Find your niche.
Step 6: Set your marketing goals
Consider the product range and stock quantities to output or warehouse. Create a product development strategy. What is the price you should set to achieve your desired revenue? How will you handle distribution and delivery? What tools will you use for promotion?
Step 7: Define your marketing strategy
Include your chosen social media channels and engagement. How and where will you advertise - search engine marketing, print, radio or other media? Will you attend industry, trade or networking events?
Step 8: Talk to your accountant
Do your sums - are your financial goals and propositions realistic? How can you improve cash flow? How can you achieve your goals? Good business planning is a three-stage process:
- You PLAN for the future.
- You TRACK your progress.
- And you LEARN from your experience.
One of the most important things to remember is that a business plan is a living document. Just as your business evolves over time, so too should your plans. Set reminders in your calendar to revisit your plan every 3, 6 or 12 months. It's important to revise your goals according to your current status as changes occur over time. Make planning part of your business. It doesn't have to be onerous and it doesn't have to be done in solitude. Make it fun, get creative, and include others in your process.
For more information on business planning, visit business.vic.gov.au where you can access tools, workshops and resources to help you plan for your success.
Create your one-page action plan
A one-page action plan is an overview of the current situation, where you want to be and what you need to do to get there. It's also a practical way to record the outcomes of the planning process.
A one-page action plan has the following elements:
- 'Now' analysis – Summarise your current situation and issues in 4 or 5 points.
- 'Where' analysis – What is your vision? What is your competitive advantage? What are your key objectives?
- Strategies – What are the 3 or 4 key strategies you need to work on over the next 12 months? You can draw these from the SWOT analysis in your business plan.
- Action plans – List about 3 or 4 of the most important actions to complete to help achieve your strategies. You can draw these from the analysis of your key issues and strategies in your business plan.
- Timing – State when you aim to achieve the result and who is responsible for each task. These should be in priority order and are critical for accountability.
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Think you've got a great idea for a new business? It's one thing to have a dream, but another to be able to create an income from it. That's where a business plan comes in.
A good business plan is essential when thinking about starting a new venture. It'll help you apply for business finance and keep your vision on track once things are up and running. Here are four steps to creating and implementing an effective business plan.
1. Set out your strategic vision
Ask yourself what your company stands for. Think of everything you'd want a potential investor, partner, employee or customer to know about it. This includes:
- Vision statement: This should be brief and aspirational, yet achievable. Take the time to get it right.
- Unique selling proposition (USP): Sets out why you believe customers will come to you rather than a competitor.
- Target market identification: While you don't want to limit your customer base, the clearer a picture you have of your target market, the easier it'll be to communicate with them.
- Explanation of products and services: Should be designed in line with your USP and meet the needs of your target market.
- Key goals: Must be measurable, achievable and consistent with the financial plan .
- Capital requirements: How much will you need to start and run the business, and where will you get the funding? Will you need to apply for a business loan or overdraft ? Amounts should be supported by calculations in the financial plan.
2. Set out the details
Now it's time to see how your vision will work. Who will help you bring it to life? What business structure are you considering? Here are some other things to include:
- History and structure: Outline the business' background and introduce key people like employees, managers, partners and investors.
- Competitors: Do a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape, including information on the industry, size and characteristics of the target market and your competitors' strength and weaknesses.
- SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis: Put your business model to the test by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your idea and potential opportunities and threats.
- Business assets: Identify what you have and what you need, including premises, plant and equipment, information systems, intellectual property , licences and insurance.
- Goals and milestones: Set out major business goals for the period covered by the plan, plus various milestones you want to reach along the way. Make them specific and measurable.
- Business strategies: Should include marketing, sales and customer-retention strategies.
- Financial forecasts: List your start-up costs and capital requirements, as well as your projected cash flow , profit and loss and balance sheet forecasts and a break-even analysis.
3. Make necessary changes
Writing your business plan may bring up questions about your business, and once you reach the end, you may not be happy with certain parts of your plan or your prospective day-to-day operations. Before finishing, ask yourself:
- How can I counter the strengths of my competitors?
- How can I overcome the weak points in my business plan?
- Do the assumptions I've made based on various financial projections make sense?
4. Put the plan to work
Once it's ready, treat your business plan as a guide to running your business. Remember that it's a working document, so if your goals and circumstances change, update the plan.
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