Guide to building an effective business plan

Businesses at any stage in their life cycle can benefit greatly from creating and implementing a business plan.

 

Not only is a business plan there to map out your goals and aspirations, but also to identify any financial risks and operational challenges you may encounter.

According to research conducted by Fundsquire, 20% of small businesses fail in the first year, and around 60% fail within the first three years of trading, while research by CB Insights discovered: 

  • 29% fail because they ran out of cash
  • 18% fail because of pricing and cost issues
  • 17% fail due to a lack of a business model
  • 14% fail because of poor marketing.

 

A business plan will usually outline strategies to avoid all of these issues – that’s why it’s important to create a thorough plan as early as possible in your business journey.

We’ve put together a guide to some things you should include and what your business plan can do for you. Download it below.

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