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What is the best way to build a business plan?

AsfandiyarAsfandiyar subscriber Posts: 25 Bronze Level Member
Hi guys, help me to start a business plan. I want to sell clothes for kids.
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  • VikkiVikki subscriber Posts: 8 Member
    A few things to consider: where/how do you sell, how you create and promote your brand, what are you specialising in? what is your approach on customer service, e.g. free returns etc.
  • VikkiVikki subscriber Posts: 8 Member
    it would be helpful if you can share some more information about your plans as it is difficuilt for anyone to give you any advise on very little information.
  • VikkiVikki subscriber Posts: 8 Member
    and good luck with your start-up! :)
  • bargainbusinessplanincbargainbusinessplaninc subscriber Posts: 1 Member
    Hey guys. I am not a businessman but i want to start a business that's why i want to collect enough information about business. What is small business? How can i start a small business? And what are the benefits of small business? Can i ask about small business ideas? I'm so curious i just want to know benefits of starting a small business? Is this beneficial?
  • saravanansaravanan subscriber Posts: 389 Silver Level Member

    This is the basics for every successful business:

    1. Idea - You need to have a good idea

    2. Execution - You need to execute it well

    3. Getting down to business - You need to get clients

  • EibglobalEibglobal subscriber Posts: 1 Member
    My point of view i suggest some information. First you should consider you product in which place you want to sell, after that you may know your product are currently demand for in this place 
  • Mike95Mike95 subscriber Posts: 25 Bronze Level Member
    You should start with an executive summary of your business and company description. Then, do your market and competitor analysis. The next step is deciding your business/management structure. Then, describe your product/service or what you are offering. Once it is done then create your sales and marketing ideas and your financial projections.  
  • IntelligentQIntelligentQ subscriber Posts: 0 Member

    The potential readers of a business plan are a varied bunch, ranging from bankers and venture capitalists to employees. The bankers will be more interested in balance sheets and cash-flow statements, while venture capitalists will be looking at the basic business concept and your management team. The manager on your team, however, will be using the plan to remind themselves of objectives.


    Because of this, make sure that your plan can be modified depending on the audience reading your plan. However, keep these alterations limited from one plan to another. This means that when sharing financial projections, you should keep that data the same across the board.

    A business plan is a strategic map. It lays out where you and your business currently stand today—your resources, abilities, and goals—and maps out where you will be in the future and how you’ll get there.


    Think of it this way: A business plan shows how you’ll get from point A to point B in three to five years.


    While the general gist of a business plan is pretty straightforward, writing a business plan isn’t so simple. To explain how you’ll get from point A to point B—effectively, concisely, and convincingly—you’ll have to take a detailed look into the marketing, organizational, and financing strategies for your business.

    You have to undertake considerate external and internal research. You have to follow a proper structure of making business plan. The basic structure will include executive summary, company description, market analysis, organization and management, service or product, marketing and sales, financial projection and appendix.


    However, according to research conducted by Harvard Business Review (HBR),

    ·        Most successful entrepreneurs were those that wrote their business plan between 6-12 months after deciding to start a business.

    ·        Chances of success rose by 12% for those that spent no longer than 3 months on their plan. 

    ·        Startups chances of venture viability rose by 27% if the plan was created in the sweet spot when founders were talking to customers and preparing marketing.

    Therefore, invest much time and effort in gathering information and writing the plan in a lucid language. However, if you feel you are making on fruitful effort, take help from business consulting service providers to meet your objective.

    To know more you can connect with me at debajyoti.basu@intelligentq.co.in

  • himanshuedwardhimanshuedward subscriber Posts: 2 Member

    Know how/where you sell and how you are going to promote your brand.

  • AndrewbrooksAndrewbrooks subscriber Posts: 15 Bronze Level Member
    edited November 2019

    Every business needs to have a written business plan. Whether it’s to provide direction or attract investors, a business plan is vital for the success for your organization. Research and analyze your product, your market and your objective expertise. It is important to keep in mind if you’re self-funding or bootstrapping your business. It is beneficial to take a financial advice and if needed start investing in invoice factoring services.

  • DatainoxDatainox subscriber Posts: 12 Bronze Level Member

    As per my point of you research of business is the 1st step for every business, then build the plan, Don't be shy to work with small plan. executive it and take the opportunity to work on big platform. And most of the thing is work better than your competitors products or services?

  • MarkoMarko subscriber Posts: 5 Member

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  • Lewis-HLewis-H subscriber Posts: 27 Bronze Level Member

    Determine the purpose of your plan.

    Create a company profile.

    Document all aspects of your business.

    Have a strategic marketing plan in place.

    Make it adaptable based on your audience.

    Explain why you care.

  • Jessie HookieJessie Hookie subscriber Posts: 351 Silver Level Member
    1. Research, research, research.
    2. Determine the purpose of your plan.
    3. Create a company profile.
    4. Document all aspects of your business.
    5. Have a strategic marketing plan in place.
    6. Make it adaptable based on your audience.
    7. Explain why you care.


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