January 19, 2006
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January 2006
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Written by Shaunta Pleasant
President, TL Manage Inc.
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********Table of Content********
The Importance Of A Business Planning Blog...
Business Plan Basics...
Why Women Are Starting Their Own Businesses...
A Few Cool Helpful Notes...
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The Importance Of A Business Planning Blog
In retrospect, it is not hard to understand the enormous success of the business planning blog. After all, just about every worker has dreamed of hanging up their tie and striking out on their own.
Starting a business is a dream for many workers, and it just makes sense that those planning to make such a big step would seek the help and advice of those who have already been there. After all, starting a business is a big decision, and you will need lots of advice.
Blogging Brings Business Owners Together
When it comes to starting a business, there are few things as important as first hand knowledge. The opportunity to sit down with a business owner who has already been through the startup process can be quite valuable, and it is this atmosphere the business planning blog attempts to create.
By bringing together business owners, and would be business owners, in one place, the bloggers are able to share stories, and tips for success. Owners of successful businesses also have the opportunity to allow those new to the business world to learn from their mistakes.
Be Cautious About Offers That Sounds To Good To Be True
It is important, of course, to be careful when posting, or even reading, the posts in those business planning blogs. As in chat rooms, everyone will not be who they appear to be, and it is important to keep your eyes and ears open any time you are online.
Be especially cautious about any business opportunities or hot stock tips offered on business planning blogs, as they could be scams. If an opportunity looks good to you, be sure to check it out on your own before diving in.
Blogs Can Be A Great Place For Business Owners And Would Be Entrepreneurs To Meet
Putting a little caution aside, business planning blogs can be great places for business owners and would be entrepreneurs to meet and talk.
The opportunity to bring people of many different backgrounds together for a common purpose is one of the hallmarks of the internet, and it is certainly on display in the pages of the average business planning blog.
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Business Plan Basics
The best way to show bankers, venture capitalists, and angel
investors that you are worthy of financial support is to show
them a great business plan. Make sure that your plan is clear,
focused and realistic. Then show them that you have the tools,
talent and team to make it happen. Your business plan is like
your calling card, it will get you in the door where you'll have
to convince investors and loan officers that you can put your
plan into action.
Once you have raised the money to start or expand your business,
your plan will serve as a road map for your business. It is not
a static document that you write once and put away. You will
reference it often, making sure you stay focused and on track,
and meet milestones. It will change and develop as your business
evolves.
Do I need a business plan? Not everyone who starts and runs a business begins with a
business plan, but it certainly helps to have one. If you are
seeking funding from a venture capitalist, you will certainly
need a comprehensive business plan that is well thought out and
contains sound business reasoning.
If you are approaching a banker for a loan for a start-up
business, your loan officer may suggest a Small Business
Administration (SBA) loan, which will require a business plan. If
you have an existing business and are approaching a bank for
capital to expand the business, they often will not require a
business plan, but they may look more favorably on your
application if you have one.
Reasons for writing a business plan include:
What's in a business plan? A business plan should prove that your business will generate
enough revenue to cover your expenses and make a satisfactory
return for bankers or investors.
What makes a successful business plan?
How do you write a business plan? Sitting down looking at a blank computer screen as you prepare to
start your business plan can be daunting. You may want to look
at some alternatives that will make the process a bit easier.
Hire a Professional
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A professional consultant will create the business plan for you,
but you still have to be prepared to think through your business
and understand the underlying concepts in your business idea.
You will have to work closely with the consultant to ensure that
he or she develops a good plan that accurately represents your
business or business idea. You can find a list of business
planning consultants at www.planconsultants.com.
There are many good books on the market that will help you to
understand what needs to go into a good business plan. You can
read Timothy Berry's "Hurdle: the Book on Business Planning".
A good business planning software package will provide you with
an outline for a well-developed, objective-based and professional
business plan. Software packages will remove the problem of
starting from scratch by structuring your plan for you. The
software should ask you the right questions that will pull out
the most important underlying concepts within your business idea.
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Why Women Are Starting Their Own Businesses
According to LINK Resources Corporation, 4.1 million women had home-based businesses. More research have shown that the total number of full and part time home based business should hit 37 million by the end of 2003, generating more the 400 billion in revenues.
Women have begun working from their homes for many reasons:
The high cost of daycare -- The rate of daycare expenses are continually increasing and becoming more and more difficult for families to afford the cost of them.
And with the government only giving us a $2400 tax break in 2000 per child up to a limit of three kids. That tax break is much lower than the cost of a child in daycare.
The Quality of daycare -- Some parents just feel it is best for them to watch their own kids.
The need for both spouses to work -- With the growing economy and inflation. It is difficult for some families to make it on a single income.
So one of them venture out to find another source for income. Business start up is sometimes a choice that they may consider to increase their standard of living.
Technology has made it easier -- Now a days, if you have a desire and the willpower to get started. You can start you own web based business.
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Not being treated fairly -- Race discrimination, sex discrimination, harassment, and unfair practices at work, office politics, and so on.
This can all affect your mental thought process about how you feel about working for the company you presently work for or any other company for that matter.
Low salaries -- It is a well-known fact that a woman and a man can be working the same job at a company.
They could be performing at the same level and their job reviews could be about the same as well. But the women, most of the time will be making a substantially lesser amount money then the man.
Flexibility -- You have total control over your business activities if you are a business owner. You can schedule your day to fit your lifestyle.
Advantages of being at home -- There are so many advantages to having a home-based business. You can work whenever you want to work.
You don't have to commute very far. You can deduct some of your home for business expenses. You can Incorporate as a home business.
Home business ownership is the best choice for women that are faced with some or all of these issues. Most women start part time.
If their business becomes the best choice, some ladies eventually leave their full time place of employment. And go at it on the own full time. Which is the goal of these women.
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A Few Cool Helpful Notes
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