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Q: Where can I find an example of a business plan?

Oct 22 2007

It is essential to have a realistic, working business plan when you're starting up a business. We have our own section devoted to business planning where there are lots of articles and links to information on writing business plans. The content can show you how to prepare a high quality plan using a number of easy-to-follow steps but also contains more specialist information to help you really fine tune your document, plus advice on presentation and targeting.

Other resources you might want to check out include the Business Link website and you can find examples of plans for different types of businesses at www.bplans.co.uk. You may also want to contact your Bank who may well have information, examples and templates of business plans.

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Comment by Agbosu Pamela

Tuesday 23rd October 2007

i wish i can get a business plan for an orphanage

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Comment by Adam Wayland

Friday 26th October 2007

My advice would be to have a look at the examples that are mentioned here and also, keep an eye out over the next couple of weeks for the series of in depth guides in PDF format from SmallBusiness.co.uk that will soon be available to buy here.

One of them specifically focuses on business planning and offers a template plan and information on forecasting sales to point you in the right direction.

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Comment by Yvonne Mandy Nicholl

Wednesday 31st October 2007

I have a business plan for a vegetarian or preferably a vegan type outlet come restaurant in a local area could you advise of the advantages or disadvantages to this idea.

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Comment by Natalia Ibanez

Saturday 17th November 2007

I am would like to become a franchisee of O'Brien's in Derry, NI. Please help me how to start up. Thank you very much for your time. Yours sincerely, Natalia

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Comment by Sonia Panting

Tuesday 26th February 2008

I would like to start up a home secretarial services business together with a small employment agency dealing with nannies, housekeepers, cleaners and care workers. What are the legal requirements etc

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Comment by karen clark-stapleton

Friday 14th March 2008

Have 3 products that I have to manufacture and patent, need help with business plan

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Comment by Andrew Fry

Tuesday 10th June 2008

Im starting up a leisure business taking school groups to hungary for an adventure activity holiday. What are the legal requirements for this?

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