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Business Planning

On Your Marks, Get Set...

Starting your own business without a plan is much like going on a long journey without a map. Not very advisable!So why is a business plan so important on your business journey:-

  • It can help guide you in the right direction to your desired destination.
  • It will give you a route planner with actions along the way: your blueprint for success.

So...where do you start?

Get some help with with your Business Plan with a Striding Out Business Coach

Useful Business Planning Tools

Business Plan Pro 2008              Business Plan Pro Premier 2008

Finding a Business Partner

Business Planning

Approaches to Finding a Business Partner

Alot of ideas don't off the ground because people can't find the right business partners or team members.  So how do you define your ideal business partner and then find them?

Are you ready to take the leap into self-employment?

Business Planning

How do you know if you ready? Well here are some questions to ask yourself….   

The Value of a Business Plan

Business Planning
A Business Plan isn’t just for created to raise investment; it is an essential tool to store all the information you need to know to make your business a success.   

Buying an Existing Business

Business Planning

If you are thinking about running your own business, buying a company that is already established may be a lot less work than starting up on your own. You will, however, need to put the effort into finding a business that is right for you.

Turning a Business Plan into an Action Plan

Business Planning

Oh yes, you're sure to have realised the significant amount of work to be done to make your business happen. And why creating a plan of action with realistic goals is essential to make your business work for you.