Starting a New Business – Make a Plan

Clear Vision • April 28, 2016

 

planGetting your planning right is essential for the success of any new business.  Without a business plan it can be hard to maintain a consistent direction and keep yourself on track.  It is also almost always a requirement if you want finance to get your business going.

To get the plan right do your research first.  Gather as much information as you can about structures, markets and marketing, costs, competitors and anything else that may influence your business plan.

Work out what sort of plan you need.  Is it just for you so might not need as much data and may be more inspirational or is it for a financier and so numbers, dollars and details are critical.

Even with professional advice, remember that you may be working with estimates when the business is new and untested.

Review regularly.  As your situation changes, you start trading and you learn more be prepared to keep adapting your plan to keep it relevant.

There are templates you can find online to help or talk to someone like Clear Vision Accountancy Group who understand businesses and what’s required to get them up and running profitably.

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