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How small businesses operateBusiness plan

There are many reasons why an individual sets up in business. For a business to be successful that person will need appropriate skills and qualities along with suitable advice and finance.

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Business plan

A business plan is a document that sets out the aims and objectives of a business and how it plans to achieve them.

A business plan can be used to work out whether your business is going to be profitable. It can also be used to attract investors or to secure a loan from the bank.

The main information that should be included in a business plan is:

  • the business concept
  • how the business will be funded
  • marketing strategies
  • competition
  • employees or skills required
  • background information on the entrepreneur