Creating an effective business plan

cloud9925 · #1 (**permalink**) 4th July 2006, 06:54 PM

What does it take to make an effective business plan?
I was wondering about that the other day and was trying to find good books on the subject but was not sure which one to choose when at the book store.

Are there any good authors or good websites to find great business plans because I am sure that when creating a website it would help to have a good business plan right...or am I thinking too much???

If anyone has any info on this subject that would be great if you would share it I would really appreciate it.

Thanks

netgal06 · #2 (**permalink**) 23rd July 2006, 12:45 AM

here is a site that you may not have visted yet. They have pretty solid information when it comes to compiling business plans and the page is structred with easy navigation

http://www.gofso.com/Premium/BS/fg/fg-plan.html

humpty · #3 (**permalink**) 15th August 2006, 02:43 AM

I checked out the site you recommended, and it's great stuff, great food for thoughts when it comes to business plans and such.

Starting a new business and becoming your own boss is something most people would love to do but never found enough time and determination to actually do it. Tonnes of excuses will arise such as not enough time, not enough money bla bla bla, the list goes on.

But here's an interesting thought. If you're really determined enough, instead of telling yourself all the excuses, shouldn't you be thinking about how you can solve those "problems"

Realistically speaking, you really might not have the time or money to do what you intend to do, but Rome wasn't build in a day too! Have you considered doing something else, maybe not the actual goal you seek but something that would give you more opportunity to reach your goal?

If time is the issue, make time
the most successful people on the face of the Earth has 24 hours a day, just like you and me

If money is the issue, you ain't got the capital for it, make money
Seek out other revenues of extra income, however small the income, so long as it justifies the effort required to get it, go for it, and little by little, you will have the capital you need to start your business, or seek help from other people, get sponsors or investors and share profits with them in the future to get them interested, possibilities are endless!

This is definitely not a 100m speed race, it's a marathon! And there's plenty of possibilities to solve your current problems that are stopping you from starting your own business. The biggest problem is you not having enough determination and discipline to work on what you're supposed to work on!

So, before you sleep tonite, take a moment to reflect about this. Write down any ideas that you can think of in order to solve your problems and what is needed from you etc etc. Plan your business! Plan your life!

Cheers!

backstage · #4 (**permalink**) 24th September 2006, 08:24 AM

Now , that's some really good advices Humpty!Great stuff!

I'm not shure that effective business plan is that easy - just go to a site , read all about it and that's it.

Effective business plan is a corner-stone of your business so don't take it easily. :!:

humpty · #5 (**permalink**) 6th October 2006, 02:01 AM

hei thanks backstage, sorry my thank you came soooo late hehheheheh

maggots · #6 (**permalink**) 28th October 2006, 07:42 AM

those are really great stuff humpty

my favorites........

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If time is the issue, make time
the most successful people on the face of the Earth has 24 hours a day, just like you and me

If money is the issue, you ain't got the capital for it, make money
Seek out other revenues of extra income, however small the income, so long as it justifies the effort required to get it, go for it, and little by little, you will have the capital you need to start your business, or seek help from other people, get sponsors or investors and share profits with them in the future to get them interested, possibilities are endless!

This is definitely not a 100m speed race, it's a marathon! And there's plenty of possibilities to solve your current problems that are stopping you from starting your own business. The biggest problem is you not having enough determination and discipline to work on what you're supposed to work on!

So, before you sleep tonite, take a moment to reflect about this. Write down any ideas that you can think of in order to solve your problems and what is needed from you etc etc. Plan your business! Plan your life!