"Fail to plan and you are planning to fail", so the saying goes. Writing a business plan is a very important task for anyone intending to start a business or to enforce a significant change in the company's strategy. It is essential when a business is trying to raise finance and get its ideas straight.

A business plan should cover the following topics:

• Executive summary
• Business description
• Market analysis (including potential and competitors)
• Strategic development plan
• Financial forecasts (and actual figures if already trading)

These are topics covered on our practical 4-day business training course; click on the link for more information.

You can also arrange to see one of our business counsellors for a free one-to-one counselling session to assist you in the development of your business plan, or you may need guidance in developing your current business strategy. For more information on business counselling or to make an appointment, call us on: 020 8911 3737 or e-mail us on bdsbc@goeast.org.