Do you have a business plan? And is it current?
December is business plan month – spending a little time now planning will made it easier for you to jump out of the gates into the new year.
Businesss . gov. au has some great resources and templates to get you going.
If you want to start, grow or manage your business effectively, you’ll need a business plan. Learn how to develop a business plan with a business plan template to suit your planning needs.
Why you need a business plan
Whether you’ve just started out or have been running your business for years, business planning can be the key to your success. Having a business plan:
– helps you to prioritise – it gives your business direction, defines your objectives, maps out how you’ll achieve your goals and helps you to manage possible bumps in the road
– gives you control over your business – the planning process helps you learn about the different things that could affect your success. If you’re already in business, it helps you to step back and look at what’s working and what you can improve on
– helps you seek finance – if you’re seeking finance for your business, you’ll need to show banks and investors why they should invest in your business.
Get planning for next year before you check out for the year.
