A well-thought out plan gives your business direction, defines your objectives, maps out strategies to achieve your goals and helps you to manage possible bumps in the road.
Most business plans should include the following main headings
1) Executive Summary
2) Company Description
3) Market Analysis
4) Marketing/Sales Strategy
5) Research & Development
6) Staffing and Operations
7) Financial Projections
8) Sales Pipeline
9) Funding Requirements
10) Appendices
Download a sample Business Plan HERE
The following document is a Teagasc business plan template with helpful hints that can act as a guideline when filling in your own business plan.
A special Business Plan Guidance help sheet has been developed by the four accountancy bodies (CCAB-I) and the Irish Bankers Federation to help SMEs develop their business plans.
Click here to download the document.
If you have any queries on writing your plan, contact us to schedule a free one-to-one advisory session by calling 091-509090 or email info@leo.galwaycoco.ie