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.

Business planning is not just for start-ups, says Russell Streeter; business owners should review progress and plan strategy regularly.

A key task when starting up is drawing up a sound business plan that outlines your idea, strategy for achieving your aims and other key information.

A business plan outlines your strategy - from the market you operate in to your staff and marketing activities. Our guide to writing a great plan.

Your business plan should be the roadmap for how you run your business - and it's vital if you want to attract finance.

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

Writing a business plan forces you to consider many different issues, and this can help focus your thinking. Chris Wildman, director of Town End Farm Shop, tell us how he created his start-up business plan.

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.

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

Sales forecasting is key to cash flow control, but it can be difficult for new businesses, because they don't have any past sales figures to go on.