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7 Reasons Why a Business Plan is Important for Small Businesses Most small business owners are very busy and find it difficult to justify spending the time to write a business plan. However, success comes to those who plan for it. A business plan gives you as small business owner the best possible chance to succeed in business. In other words, a business plan reduces the probability that your small business will fail, like so many others do. Whether you’re starting a small business or running an existing one, a business plan is important for your businesses.  It will help guide on your roadmap toRead More →

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What is a Business Plan A business plan for small businesses is a set of documents that are prepared by/with the small business owner. The purpose of a business plan is to demonstrate the feasibility of a business idea, justification of expansion, or update strategic documents that are essential for small business success. It describes the nature of the small business and contains the business goals, reasons why they are attainable, and plans on how to reach them. A well thought-through business plan is one of the main components of your roadmap to small business success.  It provides the foundation and serves as a blueprintRead More →

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What is A SWOT Analysis? SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis is a useful small business analysis and planning tool that allows owners to focus on their strengths, minimize their threats and exploit new opportunities. SWOT analysis is most successful during brainstorming sessions and identifies the internal and external factors/conditions that are favorable or unfavorable in achieving specific business or project goals/objectives. SWOT analysis helps small business owners to set realistic expectations by being aware of weaknesses and threats. It also helps them to discover new prospects that they are well-positioned to take advantage of based on their strengths and external opportunities. SWOT analysisRead More →