Andy Brown, business adviser
Starting your own business can be an exciting time. It may be all you’ve ever dreamed of and you can’t wait to get it up and running.
Here at the BIC we encourage all our clients to write a business plan before they begin trading… even if it’s just a few pages.
For some this can feel like a pointless exercise, something else on the list that needs to be done, holding you back, especially when all you want to do is get started. But your business plan can be an important tool; it can help you focus on your goals and can be amended at any time.
Planning is important in every business and will give you a huge advantage. Your plan should outline everything to do with your business, from what you are going to sell to the finer details such as listing your competitors. A business plan is not just for the funders either, it can become your own working document that you can use to benchmark your progress.
When you come to the BIC for advice, an adviser will work with you step by step to create your business plan so that you can hit the ground running.
Creating a business plan should not be feared…as it’s not having one that can cause problems.
To get your business off to the right start, why not make an appointment to see one of our business advisers. Call 0191 516 6149