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  1. Why Creating a Business Plan Is a ‘Waste of Time’

    What entrepreneurs need is flexibility and innovation -- not a traditional business plan -- says economist and author Carl Schramm.

  2. Business Plan: What It Is, What's Included, and How to Write One

    A business plan is a document that details a company's goals and how it plans to achieve them. Business plans are valuable to both startup and established...

  3. 11.4 The Business Plan - Entrepreneurship | OpenStax

    Although nothing in business is permanent, a business plan typically has components that are more “set in stone” than a business model canvas, which is more commonly used as a first step in the planning process and throughout the early stages of a nascent business.

  4. What is a Business Plan? Definition + Resources - Bplans

    A business plan lays out a strategic roadmap for any new or growing business. Any entrepreneur with a great idea for a business needs to conduct market research, analyze their competitors, validate their idea by talking to potential customers, and define their unique value proposition.

  5. 5.6 The Business Plan – Exploring Business

    The most common use of a business plan is persuading investors, lenders, or both, to provide financing. These two groups look for different things. Investors are particularly interested in the quality of your business concept and the ability of management to make your venture successful.

  6. The importance of a business plan - Wave Financial

    Having a business plan supports small business owners in making smarter decisions by providing a structured framework to assess all parts of their businesses. It helps you foresee potential challenges, identify opportunities, and set clear objectives.

  7. What Is a Business Plan? Definition and Essentials Explained

    A business plan can help you explore ideas, successfully start a business, manage operations, and pursue growth. In short, a business plan is a lot of different things. It’s more than just a stack of paper and can be one of your most effective tools as a business owner.

  8. 7 Types of Business Plans Explained - Bplans

    Business plans go by many names: Strategic plans, traditional plans, operational plans, feasibility plans, internal plans, growth plans, and more. Different situations call for different types of plans. But what makes each type of plan unique? And why should you consider one type over another?

  9. Business Plan Vs Strategic Plan: What’s the Difference?

    A business plan is primarily used to attract investors, bankers, or partners for securing funding or partnership. Whereas, internal members, such as senior management or a board of directors, use a strategic plan to guide decision-making.

  10. What is a Business Plan? Definition, Tips, and Templates

    Chances are, someone drafting a business plan will be doing so for one or more of the following reasons: 1. Securing financing from investors. Since its contents revolve around how businesses succeed, break even, and turn a profit, a business plan is used as a tool for sourcing capital.