Planning for Business Success
... a DIY kit for developing your own business plan.
Over 90% of New Zealanders are involved in small to medium businesses.
They're the backbone to our economy. As a nation we are rich with ideas and
posses a pioneering spirit to give it a go. While courage and passion are
important, these alone don't guarantee success. To enhance our chances you
need to plan.
A business plan is a road map, with milestones and a destination. Your
business plan will reflect your goals, the purpose of your business, your
products or services, where you are now, where you're going, and how you're
going to get there. Doing a successful business plan takes careful planning,
and a commitment to action. Plans need to be updated, and reviewed
regularly. They are working documents to be used!
Having a Business Plan will give you and your staff a road map to guide you
to your business goals. As well as assisting in defining your purpose, it
also provides you with a tool that can add value and credibility with
bankers or investors.
Getting down to it:
1. Get a copy of "Planning for Success" from Business Info
2. Set aside planning time
3. Define where your business is at, and gather material on your market and
options.
4. Set your goals - where you want your business to go.
5. Determine your path by developing and writing your Business Plan for
the coming year.
If you are starting a business, buying a business, looking to raise capital,
or wanting to sell your business (or part of), you need a plan! a road map
for your success. In conjunction with Industry New Zealand, Biz Info have
available their booklet on "Planning For Success - a do it yourself guide
for developing your own business plan". This is also available on CD Rom. If
you would like a copy to assist you in getting off to a good start this
year, then please call Business Info on 0800 42 49 46, or visit www.business.govt.nz
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