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Tips for presenting your business plan
Tips for business plan presentation, such as appendices, proofreading and further advice and support.
Managing conflict in family businesses
Using family constitutions and encouraging good communication to manage conflict and channel it as a driver for change.
Download a business plan template
Free downloadable business plan template with tips and guidance to help you write a successful business plan.
Business plan: your operations
Information to include about how you will source, procure, create and deliver the goods or services you will be selling.
Identify how much money your start-up business will make
Concentrate on cashflow estimates in the first year, not expected profit, to help ensure your business stays afloat
Forecast your personal financial needs when starting a business
How to make a realistic assessment of your personal financial needs for the first year of your new business
Cut business costs to increase start-up cashflow
Some simple, common-sense steps to consider when trying to make significant start-up business cost savings
Alternative income sources for start-ups
How you can find other sources of income during the critical early days of running your start-up business
How to assess your transport needs for international trade
Speed, cost, regulation and other requirements that may influence your choice of transport mode for your goods.
Steps to avoid cashflow problems in your business
Business practices and things to consider to avoid and prevent cashflow problems before they occur.
Advantages of using a cashflow forecast
How cashflow forecasts can be used to avoid overtrading and other problems.
Importance of cashflow management
Why good cashflow management is critical for business success.
Cashflow management techniques
How to manage your cashflow to help speed up cash inflows and slow down cash outflows to improve overall cashflow.
Product life cycle management
Introduction to PLM, including tools, systems, and the substantial benefits it can bring to your business.
Cashflow management
How to manage your cashflow and avoid cash problems in your business.
Exporting to Australia
What you need to know about exporting to Australia, and how you can get help targeting this market.
Social media and search engine optimisation (SEO)
Understand how to get started with social media search engine optimisation (SEO) and how it can benefit your business.
Develop a staff training plan
How to put staff training into practice once you have identified priority areas for your employees and your business.
Influencer marketing
A definition of influencer marketing and a list of the advantages and disadvantages of using online influencers to promote your business.
Choose insurance to suit your business structure
You may require certain types of business insurance depending on the structure of your business.