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How to Hire the Right Business Plan Consultant
While they will cost you time and money, some experts believe strongly in the utility and value of hiring outside help to craft your business plan.
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What To Put on the Cover Page of a Business Plan
Use this checklist to ensure you've included all the essential elements in your cover page.
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Use This Worksheet to Write a Product Description That Sells
It is vitally important that your business plan is able to build a convincing case for the product or service that you plan on selling.
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How to Format Your Business Plan
A handy checklist to make sure all the information is properly organized and easy to read.
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What Is Your Unique Selling Proposition? Use This Worksheet to Find Your Greatest Strength.
Learn how to hone in on the things about your business that truly stand apart from the rest.
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6 Steps to Getting Your Business Plan In Front of Investors
Follow these guidelines to make sure your plan has the best chance to be considered.
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5 Essential Elements of Your Industry Trends Plan
What you need to include in the market analysis section of your business plan.
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How to Perfectly Pitch Your Business Plan in 10 Minutes
A minute-by-minute approach to what to say and when to say it.
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Customers and Investors Don’t Want Products. They Want Solutions.
Product features are great, but you really need to sell buyers on how your product or service will benefit their lives.
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The Best Ways to Follow Up on a Buisiness Plan
'No' doesn't have to mean the door is closed forever.
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How to Identify and Research Your Competition
Emphasizing your competitive advantage is an essential part of any business plan.
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Who Is Your Ideal Customer? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself.
Uncovering your target audience's wants and needs can set your business apart.
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The Basics of Writing a Business Plan
Here's why you need a business plan and everything you need to know to get started writing yours.
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How to Identify Market Trends in Your Business Plan
Where is your industry now, and where's it going? Here's the best way to track industry movements.
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How to Determine the Barriers to Entry for Your Business
Identifying the obstacles in your way shows that you thoroughly understand the competitive landscape.
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12 Reasons You Need a Business Plan
Writing a business plan gives you a much better chance for success. But it does open you up to some risks.
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The Main Objectives of a Business Plan
Here's what a business plan will reveal and how it can save you time and resources.
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How to Write an Income Statement for Your Business Plan
Your income statement shows investors if you are making money. Here's everything you'll need to create one.
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What to Include and Not Include in a Successful Business Plan
Here's what investors want to see in a business plan (and what you should definitely leave out.)
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How to Make a Balance Sheet
Create this important document to show investors the true net worth of your business, and to keep track of your financial trajectory.
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Is This Idea Going to Work? How to Assess the Potential of Your Business.
Ask yourself these questions before you start fundraising.
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How to Make a Cash Flow Statement
Use this sheet to keep track of the money coming in and going out of your business.
By Eric Butow
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How to Fund Your Business Through Friends and Family Loans and Crowdsourcing
You want to cast a wide net when raising funds. Here are two great sources to help build momentum.
By Eric Butow
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How to Use Financial Ratios to Understand the Health of Your Business
Comparing various elements of your financial reports will help you manage your company better and show investors that you are on the right track.
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The Top 4 Types of Business Plans
Not all business plans looks the same. Here's how to customize your plan to your specific goals.
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How to Write an Operations Plan for Retail and Sales Businesses
Tips for detailing what has to be done and who does what in service and retail companies.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Presenting Your Business Plan in 10 Slides
How the 10–20–30 rule will help you create a concise and compelling presentation.
By Eric Butow