Do I need a business plan
Thursday, September 24
By Palo Alto Software, Inc. Not everyone who starts and runs a business begins with a business plan, but it certainly helps to have one. If you are seeking funding from a venture capitalist, you will certainly need a comprehensive business plan that is well thought out and demonstrates sound busi...
Design your plan to fit your business
Wednesday, September 23
By Palo Alto Software, Inc. Business planning is about results. For every business plan, you need to make the contents of your plan match your purpose. Don't accept a standard outline just because it's there. In the United States business market there is a standardization about business plans. Yo...
Business Plan Mistakes
Tuesday, September 22
By Palo Alto Software, Inc. Often you may hear about what a business plan consists of. While including the necessary items is very important, you also want to make sure you don't commit any of the following common business plan mistakes: 1. Putting it off. Don't wait to write a plan until you abs...
Business Plan Maintenance
Monday, September 21
By Palo Alto Software, Inc. A business plan is not a one-time document, at least it shouldn't be. Most businesses put together a business plan during their start-up phase to organize, attract partners and employees, and to try and get a loan or financial investment. This is a great use of a busin...
Gathering information for your business plan
Saturday, September 19
By Palo Alto Software, Inc.A common problem people encounter when writing their business plan is finding information about their business industry and competitive companies. Fortunately, in recent years the Internet has made information gathering simple and easy, but sometimes the best informatio...
How to write Business Plans
Friday, September 18
Courtesy of Palo Alto Software, Inc.The best way to show bankers, venture capitalists, and angel investors that you are worthy of financial support is to show them a great business plan. Make sure that your plan is clear, focused and realistic. Then show them that you have the tools, talent and t...