Synopses & Reviews
The first step in starting up a business is to draw up a detailed plan. Most providers of finance for start-ups or expansion insist on seeing a business plan before they will even consider the necessary funding. A business plan is also necessary for entrepreneurs to clarify their aims and objectives. A business plan is essential" it provides a blueprint for the future of a company and a benchmark against which to measure growth. This fully updated edition of the best-selling "How to Prepare a Business Plan" explains the whole process in everyday terms, covering: * writing the plan; * producing cash-flow forecasts; * planning the borrowing; * expanding the business. The author introduces several small businesses as case studies, analyzing their business plans, monitoring their progress and discussing their problems. Whether you are looking to start-up or expand, this practical advice will help you to prepare a plan that is tailored to the requirements of your business -- one that will get you the financial backing needed.
Review
""Edward Blackwell's How to Prepare a Business Plan is still one of the best books available in a sea of business plan guides. Why? It updates a prior best-seller and provides clear explanations, breaking the entire process into easily-digested segments, from producing cash-flow forecasts to planning company expenditures and incoming monies. The small business case studies are particularly well done.""--The Bookwatch
Synopsis
* Fully revised and updated * Practical guidance given on all aspects of business plans * Includes case studies and examples ""Ideal for entrepreneurs and decision-makers in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Highly recommended."" -- George Cox, Director General, Institute of Directors ""Still the best book available on the subject."" -- The Bookseller's Review of Business Books A business plan provides a blueprint for the future of business start-ups. It sets out a company's aims and how it proposes to achieve them. Without such a plan no venture capital house or bank will consider a loan for start-up or expansion. This fully revised new edition describes the best way to prepare a business plan that will help get the financial backing needed. It includes practical case studies and cash flow forecasts, as well as advice on expanding a business, planning the borrowing and monitoring business progress.
About the Author
Edward Blackwell is a consultant on small business affairs. A former accountant, he ran his own business for many years. How to Prepare a Business Plan has been translated into several different languages.