Many entrepreneurs ask me if they should raise money for a consulting company? My answer in most instances is NO. I’m also asked if they need to write a 30 page plan for their consulting company? My answer is NO. A simple 2 page plan is all […]
Read more →A successful business plan can be the difference between you achieving your dreams/receiving funding/ finding great team members and missing the mark. There are 6 parts to a winning business plan. 1) Market Opportunity – How many people want the product or service you are offering? You must […]
Read more →Are You Ready to Receive Financing? As a business plan writer, many entrepreneurs come to me to raise money. Here’s a simple quiz to determine if you’re ready to receive funding. Answer the following questions truthfully with a response of Yes or No: Question 1. Have you […]
Read more →As a business plan writer, I’m always working with clients to create a sustainable business. I was sent this list of 30 things we as business owners should do to thrive for the long term. 30 Years of Minority Business Development – Lessons Learned on How […]
Read more →10 of My Best Business Plan Tips I have been writing business plans since 2011 and have learned a lot over the years. Our business has written plans for restaurants, non-profits, manufacturers, energy companies, schools, and so many additional industries. I thought it would be great to […]
Read more →The marketing section of your business plan is one of the most important sections you write. (And oftentimes it’s the most fun). You’ll have a prospect goal for the year and the marketing section discusses how you’ll reach that goal. In other words, how will you get […]
Read more →I received a question recently regarding adding a non-tech salesperson that understands tech products to a tech company’s business plan. The techpreneur has developed a PaaS (Platform as a Service) that’s useful for most common types of data warehouses and lakes. Should she find a non-tech salesperson […]
Read more →Writing a Business Plan is Like Cooking a Pot Roast When I was a meat eater, I used to love to make pot roast. Let it sit in a slow cooker for 10 hours and the meat became so tender and juicy. It was good!!!! Writing a […]
Read more →Can you write a budget friendly business plan? Many budget conscious entrepreneurs contact me in frustration regarding their business plans. They’ve downloaded a template and tried to write it themselves only to throw up their hands in frustration. SCORE professionals can review your plan but they can’t […]
Read more →Life Plan, Business Plan, Sales Plan, Day Plan I was listening to a sales podcast called Young Hustlers this morning and the host talked about the different plans you need in life. Inspired by his message, I wanted to add-on to what he was saying and publish […]
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