Plan Your Business Plan

Writing a business plan seems daunting, or downright boring.  It's true, it is.  A business plan is all the boring stuff about marketing, financial planning and other boring writing.  But it is also an insight into your business, and will help you figure out what you need to get started.

You don't need to write up a business plan in one sitting. In fact, I don't recommend it.  You should really write it over time, revising and rewriting parts as you go.  The part I always like to start with is the goals section.  What do you want out of owning and operating your own business?

Re-read that section every time you begin to write another section, it will motivate you to finish your plan.

I find that using a pre made template is a great way to get that push and help.  To find some great ones, just enter "business plan" in the search bar and watch the results pile up!  I also like a couple that people have uploaded to Microsoft Word in the templates section.

Revise your business plan once you start operations, and every year thereafter.  Doing this will enable you to see where you are in relation to your goals and projections, and will allow you to create a more structured plan in order to continue operations.

I hope this helps, and if you want help with your business plan, feel free to contact me.

Thanks and happy planning!