Business Planning
What is a business plan?
A document that describes an organisation's current status and plans for the future. It describes a business, its objectives, its strategies, the market it is in and its financial forecasts.
The benefits of having a business plan
Helps you to spot potential pitfalls before they happen
Structures the financial side of your business efficiently
Focuses your development efforts
Works as a measure of your success
Attracts funding and investment
The following people or institutions may request to see your business plan at some stage
Banks
External investors
Grant providers
Anyone interested in buying your business
Potential partners
There is lots of information that groups can access to support them in writing their business plan. You will find some templates below that will help you to develop your business plan
What a business plan should includeTips for presenting your business plan
Balance Scorecard - a one page business plan
Balance Scorecard Template - designed by Stepping Up to Enterprise
Business Plan Template - a more detailed version of a business plan For support with drafting a business plan contact Prohelp - 0115 924 7404 or www.prohelp.org.uk
For further support contact liz.gumbley@communityactionderby.org.uk or call 01332 227738.