Learn how to create a business plan!
Welcome to the Bookkeeping Master's course on business planning.
This course is for free and covers the basics of creating a business plan. You will learn...
1. the basics of business planning
2. how to create a simple business plan
3. various forecasts and projections
4. various business planning tips and insights
To start the free online course, please use the links below...
*NEW* - The FREE Business Planning Course
Lesson 4 - Asset & Liability Forecast
Lesson 6 - Projected Profit & Loss
Lesson 7 - Projected Balance Sheet
Lesson 8 - Writing a Business Plan
*Recommended* How to Write a Business Plan Book: Business Planning Made Simple - *click here*
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Business Planning Course - Part 1
Introduction
Course Overview
And more...
Business Planning Course - Part 2
How to create an Expenses Forecast
Business Planning Course - Part 3
How to create a Sales Forecast
Business Planning Course - Part 4
How to account for Assets & Liabilities
Business Planning Course - Part 5
How to create a Cash Flow Forecast
Business Planning Course - Part 6
How to create a Projected Profit and Loss Statement
Business Planning Course - Part 7
How to create a Projected Balance Sheet
Business Planning Course - Part 8
How to write a Business Plan
Do you need a business plan?
The Bookkeeping Master provides full business planning services, which include sales, expense and cash-flow forecasts, and projected profit & loss statements.
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Business Planning - Key Points
What is a business plan?
A business plan is a set of strategies, projections, forecasts, goals, and ambitions for a business or company. It details crucial financial information about the business, as well as detailed market research.
Why do you need a business plan?
There are many key questions that you need to answer before starting a business. These questions could include...
- Is my business idea profitable?
- How much cash will I need to run my business?
- How much is my business going to cost me?
- Will much will I need to invest in my business?
- How will I attract investors?
- How will I attract customers?
- How will I beat my competition?
- What is my marketing strategy?
- How much should I charge for my services or goods?
All of these questions, and many more, will be answered in a detailed business plan.
It may sound cliché, but the saying, 'if you fail to plan, you plan to fail', summarises the importance of business planning. If you want to give your business every opportunity to succeed, then get a business plan!
You will also need a business plan if you require a bank loan or wish to attract investors.
What should a business plan include?
A business plan usually covers at least 12 months of projections, forecasts, research and goals.
The plan is usually split into two parts; the business plan financials and the business plan notes.
This includes...
Sales Forecasts
Expenses Forecasts
Cash Flow Forecasts
Projected Profit and Loss Statements
Projected Balance Sheets
Other Financial Analysis and Projections
The Financials
This generally includes...
Information about the business, such as the business name, address, company structure, and company organisation
Results of Market research
The businesses marketing strategies
Business goals
If you need help developing a business plan, get in contact.
The Notes
*OLD (but still worth watching)* The FREE Online Business Planning Course
Introduction to Creating a Business Plan
Creating a Sales Forecast - Part 1 - Business Planning Tutorial
Creating a Sales Forecast - Part 2 - Business Planning Tutorial
Creating a Sales Forecast - Part 3 - Business Planning Tutorial
Creating a Expenses Forecast - Part 1 - How to Create a Business Plan
Creating a Expenses Forecast - Part 2 - How to Create a Business Plan
Creating a Cash Flow Statement - Part 1 - Business Planning Training
Creating a Cash Flow Statement - Part 2 - Business Planning Training
Creating an Income Statement/Projected Profit/loss - Part 1 - Free Business Plan
Creating an Income Statement/Projected Profit/loss - Part 2 - Free Business Plan
Creating a Projected Balance Sheet - Part 1 - Business Plan
Creating a Projected Balance Sheet - Part 2 - Business Plan
Break Even Analysis - Part 1 - How to Create a Business Plan
Break Even Analysis - Part 2 - How to Create a Business Plan