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

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

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

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

A business plan is the roadmap for how you run your business. Here's how to write yours.

In this short YouTube video, 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.