Write a business plan

A well-researched and written business plan is an essential tool. Discover how to structure and write a business plan and what information to include.

Write a business plan - overview

A well-researched and written business plan is an essential tool. Discover how to structure and write a business plan and what information to include.

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Business plan layout

In this short YouTube video, Business Wales explains how to create and lay out a business plan.

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Business plan template

These business plan templates can help you think about your business ideas and get a plan together.

A pile of multi coloured letters to represent an alphabetical business jargon buster
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Start up business jargon buster

No-nonsense jargon buster explaining many of the key start-up words and terms you might come across when starting, forming and running your business.

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Q&A: Business plan basics

Answers to your key questions on writing a business plan including how to outline your idea, strategy and financial plan for achieving your aims.

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How to create a simple business plan

Business planning is essential for any start up business. Alan Gleeson explains what a simple business plan is and how you can create one.

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Start-up business plan: Top 10 tips

Writing a business plan can seem daunting if you've never done it before but you can't afford to put it off. Here's how to get it right.