Business plans - advice
If you are starting a business or considering diversifying your
present business, you will need to write a Business
Plan. Most funding providers will request sight of a
comprehensive business plan in order to apply for any business
support type grants.
A Business Plan is a summary of the business proposal and how
the business will operate successfuly. The Business Plan should
consider:
- Business objectives
- Business concept
- Market analysis
- SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and
Threats)
- PEST analysis (Political, Economical, Social and
Technological)
- Marketing strategy
- Risk assessment
- Cashflow forecast
- Profit and loss account
You can get free help and advice writing your
Business Plan from Business Link. Contact the Information Team who
can put you in touch with a business advisor in your area:
Tel: 0845 00 66 888
Business Link -
website.