Latest Business planning Questions & Answers
Starting a scuba dive centre
I’m looking to set up my own scuba diving centre. I'm already a qualified instructor and am looking for advice on developing an effective marketing plan. Any tips?
Projecting your monthly sales targets
I'm a graphic design student in my final year of a HND, as part of my course work I have to put together a business plan, I actually want to start my own business so this is all great research, I want to design websites specialising in online shopping carts, the problem I've found is how I project my monthly sales? How do I know how many people will contact me from my advertising etc?
Short-, medium-and long-term objectives
What is meant by 'short-term objective', 'medium-term objective' and 'long-term objective'?
How to design a business plan
How do i design a business plan?
Example business plans
Where can I find an example of a business plan?
Do I need a business plan for franchising?
Do I need a business plan for franchising, even though I'm joining the network of an established company?
Presenting your business
How can I maximise the possibility of getting funding when presenting my business to investors?
Small business planning
I am studying at college at present and am considering starting a cake decorating business. What planning should I put into it?
Information memorandum
I have been asked for an ‘information memorandum’ but am struggling to understand how this differs from the business plan. Could you please advise?
Take the first step to self-employment
I'm a plumber currently working for a building firm, but wondering about starting up on my own. What are the first steps to take?
Starting a small business - finance & scoping
How does one go about establishing a feasible business case without much formal business experience? My partner and I would like to open a karaoke bar, but the costs involved are potentially huge, and how would one start to cost such an enterprise?
Advice on writing a business plan
I’m currently studying at a music college at degree level. Next year, I aim to start my own teaching business. Can you give me some information regarding funding and creating a business plan?
First business
I want to open a gallery/coffee shop. What advice would you give for the first steps?
