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? […]
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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 […]
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 […]
How to Make Your Business Plan Competitive Analysis Stand Out
While there are certain parts of creating a business plan that can feel like a struggle, there are other parts that I personally find downright fun to work on — like the business plan competitive analysis. I enjoy working on this section so much because it’s where I see my clients feel truly empowered. They can see […]
Keeping Your Plans on Track and On Time: How to Build Your Business Plan Schedule
Have you ever met someone with an amazing idea but when you try and get them to explain how long it’ll take to bring it to fruition the timeline keeps changing? Even if they have a great business plan, without a business plan schedule, chances are moving their idea from dream to reality is going to be a […]
3 Things That Will Kill Your Business Proposal for Investors
When writing your business proposal for investors there are many things to consider. No matter what, it absolutely has to be rooted in reality. Yes, there may be huge potential for your idea. You have to walk the fine line between showing full potential and being realistic. You want to give your investors a full […]
Defining Your Market Entry Strategy: Know the Problem and Solution
Ask any entrepreneur about their early days of starting a business and they’ll probably tell you those first baby steps were hard. Not only were they trying to figure out how to put together a business plan and secure funding, but also because they needed to have a solid market entry strategy. Getting overwhelmed by the little […]
