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Going Lean with your Business Plan

When you hear the term ‘business plan’, do you think of a formal document containing several pages of detailed descriptions of the business process? If so, you’re not alone; this is a widely-accepted perception.

Give Yourself the Best Chance of Getting a Loan

There is a wide range of loans available to small businesses. But they are not accessible to all business types.

Crafting a Killer USP for Your Business Plan

The quickest way to get your business plan noticed by investors is to have a unique selling proposition. Otherwise known as your USP, this portion of your business plan is small – only a single sentence long.

Pub Business Plan Considerations

Pub ownership is the dream of many entrepreneurial beer fans in the U.K. There may be many reasons you want to start your own pub business.

Writing a Business Plan for a Franchise

A business plan is your road map to how you want to run your business, even when it’s a franchise. Of course, the big difference with a franchise business plan is that the business’s model has already been proven to be successful.

How to Plan for a Business Loan Application

Going for a business loan may seem simple at the outset, but it really is a big decision. You do need money for your business, but at the same time, you want to make sure that you make the best decision for your own financial situation.

SWOT Analysis

The Business Plan and SWOT Analysis

One of the most valuable things you can do before crafting your business plan is to conduct an analysis called SWOT.

Strengthen your Business Plan by Knowing What Your Competition is Up To

If you really want to get a leg up on your business competition and give your business plan a head start, some ‘spying’ will likely be required. And it even has a name: competitive analysis.

Dealing with Non-Paying Clients – Invoice Factoring

Sooner or later, every business must endure the stress and frustration of the non-paying customer.

Continued: Marketing Your Small Business When Money is Tight

We have covered some of the ways to market a business on a small budget. This article will detail the rest of the many methods of marketing a business, regardless of budget size.