Business plans
Make sure your business plan gets read – build a “killer” exec summary
Friday, November 20th, 2009Like most people I hate writing business plans, I want to get on with the business at hand rather than keep writing and re-writing lots of words about what I plan to do!
This must also be true for many investors…
Check your business plan measures up to "business school" standard before you send it out to investors
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008As you may know I work extensively with 3 of the World’s Top 10 business schools and I regularly have to help MBA’s work on their business plans. In working with them I help them shape their plans and eventually…
Statements to AVOID When Writing Your Business Plan
Friday, July 4th, 2008It can be very helpful to know what NOT to write as much as what to include in a plan, especially if you are new to the process. Experienced investors see 100’s plans and it helps to avoid things that…
How to write a business plan an investor can understand
Thursday, September 13th, 2007There are lots of books and software on how to create a business plan, many are mentioned in this blog, however there is no substitute for blood, sweat and tears on this job.
Business plans are hard to get right but…
What to do BEFORE you write your business plan
Friday, April 6th, 2007One thing I have learned about myself as an entrepreneur for over 20 years is that I often get excited about a new idea and when I was younger I would rush off and start working on the idea right…
