A business plan with honest numbers that lenders take seriously.
A good business plan does two jobs. It shows a bank or investor that you know what you're doing, and it gives you a map to follow once the money arrives. We help you build both the story and the numbers behind it.
We write business plans with new and growing businesses in Upminster, Hornchurch, Cranham, Romford, Brentwood and across Essex.
When you might need one
- You're starting a business and want to test the idea
- You're applying for a Start Up Loan, bank loan or overdraft
- You're looking for investors or a business partner
- You're planning a big step, like new premises, new staff or a new product
What goes into your plan
- A short summary of the business and your goals
- What you sell, who buys it and why they'll pick you
- A look at local competition and your market
- Your marketing and sales plan
- Who runs the business and what they bring
- Sales forecasts, a profit and loss forecast and a cash flow forecast
- Your break-even point, so you know the sales you need to cover costs
How we work with you
We start with a chat about your idea. Then we ask the awkward questions a lender would ask, so you've got the answers ready. We build forecasts that are hopeful but realistic, because a plan that looks too good to be true rarely gets funded.
After the plan
Once you're up and running, we can turn your plan into a budget and track how you're doing against it with regular reports. That way the plan keeps working for you long after the loan is approved.
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