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Business Planning

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A business plan is really a road map of what you want to achieve and how to get there.

What to consider when writing a plan

How your plan looks, whether it is written or just a series of post-it notes stuck on your fridge, is not vital. What is important, is that you know what you need to do and how you are going to achieve it. More importantly, it needs to be something you review and amend regularly, as your business develops. It should not be relegated to a drawer once you have completed it.

Finance

If you want to find finance for your business, you may well need to present your plan to a funder (such as a bank). This should show that your business has a solid foundation. This plan will need to have financial forecasts (.xls | 257kb) that are comprehensive and based on realistic levels of achievement.

See this example of a start up business plan (.docx | 42kb), to give you an idea of what you may need think about.

Help for Your Business

Starting Your Business

When setting up your own business, preparation is key - we're here to provide guidance and signposting to ensure you are well equipped to deal with the journey ahead. Get the information you may need when starting up and running your business, as well as further advice and useful links.

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Running Your Business

Setting up and running a business can be a challenge but help is on hand from Derbyshire Dales District Council and others to help make the journey as painless as possible. Established businesses can get help directly from our business adviser and many other useful resources.

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Growing Your Business

Once your business is well-established and profitable you may want to grow and expand it further. If you are not satisfied with maintaining your current operation and want to increase your market share, and profits, you'll need to develop a solid strategy for business growth.

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Funding Your Business

Whether you are looking to launch a start-up, expand your current business, or become more resource efficient, you will most likely need some financial support. Business funding can come in many forms and we are ideally placed to advise you on the latest and most suitable options.

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