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Your council will assist you with developing a business plan. A business plan is a written document that describes your business. It covers objectives, strategies, sales, marketing and financial forecasts.

A business plan helps you to:

• clarify your business idea
• spot potential problems
• set out your goals
• measure your progress
• access finance to start and grow your business

You will need a business plan if you want to secure investment or a loan from a bank - see business financing options and write a business plan: step-by-step.

Go Succeed Start experts in your local council will help you to create a business plan, seek funding and put all the foundations in place to get your business up and running.

or call 0800 027 0639 to register for this free advice and guidance.