Comments on: Dumb Things Small Businesses Do: #2: Failing to Make a Business Plan

By: Josie Robinson

Josie Robinson — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:04:15 +0000

I figured it out the plan doesn’t make the business work, it explains the work. Say what you do, why you do it , and to who you do it to or for and let’s not forget the most important how much you charge to do it. I sell plants. I sell plants to people who grow plants. I sell 10000 plants a year for 5.00 each. There my business plan in a three sentences. Been in business 6 years I “work” 3 months a year. I like it.

By: Rob Berman

Rob Berman — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:30:45 +0000

I have met many business owners who say that the plan is in their head. When I ask them to tell it to me they cannot. I lead them through questions like you have. Good idea for a series.

By: Canada Business Plans

Canada Business Plans — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:28:16 +0000

Awesome article! You really know your stuff! .-= Canada Business Plans´s last blog ..I use my computer to create landscape projects for my wholesale landscape business in Canada, why can’t I make my own plan? =-.

By: Dave Lavinsky

Dave Lavinsky — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:25:06 +0000

Your point about consistent recurring revenue is dead on. To start every month at $0 revenue can be very stressful and frustrating when you're starting out. You should try to build in recurring revenue so that you know you'll have $X coming in each month even if you do nothing. For more tips and my number #1 secret to writing successful business plans, go to: Free Business Plan Video .-= Dave Lavinsky´s last blog ..7 Secrets to Raising Capital =-.

By: wrightee

wrightee — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:45:50 +0000

It's funny how many people think starting a business is harder than it really is when faced with a business plan template when really what you've written here's pretty much it.. .-= wrightee´s last blog ..Writing a RealPlan =-.

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:14:17 +0000

I still hate business plans! And I’m still in business……for now, anyway

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