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It is essential to have a realistic, working business plan when you're starting up a business.

A business plan is a written document that describes your business and:

• its objectives
• its strategies
• the market it is in
• its financial forecasts

It has many functions, from securing external funding to measuring success within your business.

This guide will show you how to prepare a high-quality plan using a number of easy-to-follow steps, including what a business plan should include, your business markets and competitors and marketing and sales. There is also a downloadable business plan template.

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Access free start-up business 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ from your local council. If you have a great idea but you're not sure how to turn it into a business, or you have already started out in business and require mentorship on your next steps, Go Succeed Start experts 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.