Do you want to start your own business? Who can blame you? Did you know that 10% of the US population is actually self-employed? Not long ago, a very ambitious woman had asked me for some inspiration and perhaps a little advice in starting her own business, she unfortunately like so many Americans has been out of work, and she REFUSED to feel sorry for herself, she is instead determined to go for self-employment and start her own business.
"Great I said, sure, I'd be glad to assist," I said, and I asked her about a business plan.
She said; "I have not prepared a business plan but I am open to create one, but please send me what you have in mind for a template.
(Truthfully, I did not think I needed one for just a cleaning business).
" The reality is she is right, you do not necessarily need a business plan, but I can tell you it does help.
So, I mentioned to here in a reply; "Yes I realize this, and in a way you are right you don't really need a business plan for such a simple little business.
However, do realize that most businesses fail, and failure doesn't sound like it is an option for you.
It's kind of like that old saying; "if you don't know where you're going any road will take you there," and therefore you might want to make one anyway.
" Anyway, back to the business plan, I tell you what? Read a few B-plans, download a couple of B-plan templates and consider writing a mini-business plan.
I think it will give you a number of good ideas to think about, and it will help your planning process, the types of customers to go after, the type of advertisement fliers you use, and even how you can improve your efficiency, and number of referrals.
If you need more assistance, shoot me an email.