About this lesson
If you're looking to start a business you should write a business plan.
A business plan will help you flesh out your idea and will be required by your bank and other lenders before they extend you credit, business loans or overdraft facilities . Taking time to complete a thorough business plan before you start your business will reduce the risk of missing something.
How much does it cost?
These lessons are provided free by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise.
Why you should do it
This Business Plan module is called a Quick Start Business Plan for a reason. It outlines the main points and will give you and others a clear snapshot of your business idea.
Who should complete it
Those people that need to write a business plan which does not take hours and hours to complete, yet still provides enough information and evidence to help you form your business strategy.
If you give your Quick Start Business Plan to a stranger, they should understand your business idea without getting bogged down in details.
What you will end up with
Once you've finished you'll have an better feeling of whether you want to go ahead with your idea or delay it. If you decide you need a more comprehensive business plan, then you can download the business plan template which covers a range of business issues in more depth.
We'll also give you some really useful templates that'll help you see how financially viable your idea is, including:
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