business planning

The big idea MOT: Seven steps to follow before hitting the business highway

2010-07-16 10:38 - 1741 reads
mechanic with a spanner
Aspiring entrepreneurs should test their business idea thoroughly before writing a business plan or join the majority of start-ups and fail to make it past the five-year mark.

Has your got the business X-factor?

2010-04-09 13:31 - 1721 reads
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If the business equivalent of Simon Cowell came across your company, would he think it had the X-factor? Chris Barling examines the key drivers behind a successful business.

How to get funding for your business

2009-11-04 10:36 - 1754 reads
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Chris Barling, who has raised millions of pounds for his company Actinic, advises on how to secure business funding.

Video: James Caan talks business planning - Part four: Implementing and adapting your plan

2009-08-12 10:31 - 2910 reads
James Caan
Dragons' Den panellist James Caan on how to implement your business plan and adapt it if things change.
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Video: James Caan talks business planning - Part three: Coming up with the figures that count

2009-07-22 02:01 - 2926 reads
James Caan, entrepreneur and Dragons' Den panellist
Dragons' Den judge James Caan gives advice on how to come up with the figures which are crucial to an investor attractive business plan.
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Video: James Caan talks business planning - Part two: How to write a killer plan

2009-06-10 22:38 - 3199 reads
James Caan
The Dragons' Den judge offers guidance on how to write a winning business plan.
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The recession: Oi stupid! Stop burying your head in the sand

2009-05-27 12:43 - 2989 reads - 2 comments
ostrich
Many entrepreneurs are relying on hope to survive the recession. But action is what's needed if you want to cope with the crunch.

Video: James Caan talks business planning - Part one: What is a business plan and why do you need it?

2009-05-13 13:53 - 5789 reads - 1 comment
James Caan, Dragons' Den
Dragons' Den panellist James Caan joins other experts to offer advice on why planning is crucial to the success of your business.
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How to prepare a business plan

2008-01-16 10:49 - 4185 reads - 1 comment
A business plan is a vital document for any business. It can be used as a planning tool for management in the growth and guidance of their company, an...

The importance of business planning

2007-08-15 16:51 - 7004 reads - 1 comment
In every aspect of our lives the importance of planning is clear to see, so why do so many small business owners not give the same level of importance...
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