In my last post, I talked about my fatal flaw and how it has held me back at times in my business. Just like me, my clients often have some sort of limiting belief that nags away at them and can make it hard to feel absolute confidence in what they’re doing. During my discussion with […]
The HERO Podcast: Creating a Business Plan That Will Walk You to Success Part Six: Finding Your Guiding Principles
In my previous posts relating to my interview on The HERO Podcast, we’ve covered a lot of ground — my superpower, fatal flaws, driving force, along with the common enemy facing my clients and what I rely on in my business toolkit. One thing that makes entrepreneurs a special breed is their tenacity. We get knocked down, […]
How to Write a Macro Industry Section that People Actually Read
Research is an integral part of prepping for your business plan. It’s one of those things where it’s all too easy to get overwhelmed and completely lose your way. You need to paint a picture of the macro industry. But with so much information available, you may find yourself struggling to decide what does and does […]
Get it Right the First Time: Avoid these Business Plan Mistakes
Like anything else we do that’s unfamiliar, when it comes to writing a business plan and trying to avoid business plan mistakes, we don’t know what we don’t know. Case in point — me. When I wrote my first business plan I made three different mistakes without even knowing it. Writing a business plan can seem like an overwhelming […]
Writing a Business Plan: The Executive Team Section
There are multiple components that make up a business plan. While you’re busy working on your market research or executive summary, there may be other parts of the plan that seem like they’ll be a piece of cake to write — like the executive team section. In theory, listing out the names of the executive team […]
Why Your Business Plan Needs an Executive Summary
While a great business plan has many components, it could be argued that your executive summary is THE most important element. Think of it like selling a house. No matter how great the bones of the house are, or how desirable the area is, a savvy seller is going to clean, organize and stage the house. Why? […]
Market Research for Your Startup: How to Get Started
One area of a business plan that startups often struggle with is the market research portion. You can gather and interpret what seems like an endless amount of information. It can feel like an overwhelming task. Although this section can seem a bit arduous, it’s worth your time and effort to get this section nailed down. So […]
Saying Goodbye to Chef Gray Kunz, Culinary Visionary and Entrepreneur
Chef Gray Kunz, a globally renowned four-star chef, culinary inventor and founder of multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, passed away on March 5th, 2020 at the age of 65. Chef Gray was a valued Written Success client receiving business plan support for launching multiple business ventures at the time of his passing. He was born in Singapore in 1955 and spent […]
4 Clear Tips to Help Finish Your Business Plan
Putting together a business plan and the accompanying strategy can be a big (and sometimes frustrating) task. Like any big task, you often start out brimming with enthusiasm; as you move through the process you lose momentum. The longer it takes, the more you wonder if you’ll actually finish your business plan. Let’s be real — worrying too much […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing an Effective Business Plan Biography
The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing an Effective Business Plan Biography Tips on Writing Your Business Plan Biography Do: Include Your Accomplishments Do: Highlight Your Experience and Character Traits Don’t: Share Personal Details Don’t: Make Your Business Plan Biography Like a Resume A business plan biography is a critical element. of any business plan. It’s the first opportunity for […]