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Business Plan Guide

Business Plans: A Step-by-Step Guide
Business Plans

Business Plans: A Step-by-Step Guide

This guide to writing a business plan will outline the most important parts and what should be included in an effective plan.
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4 Reasons Why a Traditional 40-Page Business Plan Is an Insane Waste of Time

4 Reasons Why a Traditional 40-Page Business Plan Is an Insane Waste of Time

No one will even read your epic novel of a plan in this age of short bursts of information. Create a 10-page pitch deck instead.
Adam Callinan | 5 min read
5 Reasons Your Business Plan Sucks and How You Can Change It

5 Reasons Your Business Plan Sucks and How You Can Change It

Most plans fail to achieve their objective and end up misrepresenting the business.
Tallat Mahmood | 5 min read
5 Ways to Hack a Business Plan

5 Ways to Hack a Business Plan

Bullet points are your best friends, and other tips for not getting caught in the weeds of business-plan details.
Christopher Hawker | 5 min read
The Essential Guide to Writing a Business Plan

The Essential Guide to Writing a Business Plan

Here's the no-nonsense guide on how to write a business plan that will help you map success for your startup.
Carolyn Sun | 12 min read

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If you're presenting your business plan in PowerPoint format, read this first.
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First Steps: Writing the Marketing Section of Your Business Plan
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This quick guide offers tips that will help you create the financials section for your business plan.
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Audience and setting is essential to writing an effective plan.
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