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How can you formulate an idea, create an entity in the form of a business and then run it if you haven\u2019t any specific plans to work from?<\/p>\n

Such rudimentary questions should already provide some clarity as to what is the purpose of a business plan<\/a><\/span>. Worryingly, a number of small businesses don\u2019t have anything documented in this manner.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s absolutely vital you do this prior to launch (or at latest in the very early days) because if you don\u2019t then your start-up will:<\/p>\n

Creating a business plan is no easy task. It can be made simpler and more effective by working through it with an advisor. Ultimately getting your thoughts down on paper will prove invaluable for obtaining start-up funding and thus the potential future success of your enterprise.\"Subscribe<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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What is the purpose of a business plan?<\/h2>\n

A business plan is used to help manage an organisation by stating ambitions, how they will be achieved, and exactly when. The plan will also help summarise what the business is about, why it exists, and where it will get to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Your business plan will serve as a key point of reference for investors, partners, employees and management to gauge progress against objectives.<\/p>\n

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Provide a road map<\/h2>\n

A detailed plan will help you as the owner and founder to manage your business effectively. Writing down and illustrating both your ideas and tactics will establish a path and course of action, akin to a road map. This will give you something concrete by which to monitor and assess the progress you make.<\/p>\n

It may seem like an odd suggestion but you should look to work with your accountant<\/a><\/strong><\/span> on this task even at an early stage. Why? Well, a quality professional advisor will have helped many early stage businesses. Given how close a good accountant is to the operations and strategic direction of a company, they\u2019ll be able to draw upon their experience of what\u2019s worked and what hasn\u2019t with other clients.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This means they\u2019ll be well placed to help you test your assumptions. Remember you want your business concept to be as well thought through as possible. Having a fresh set of eyes reviewing your ideas from a different perspective could make all the difference as to the viability of your business model<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. An accountant will know what success looks like along with what\u2019s required and when to achieve it.<\/p>\n

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