Business Plan Articles
10/10/2022
Small Business Bank Loans: Top 10 Tips for Killer Business Plans.
Securing funding for a small business or start up business can be tricky, requiring lots of details and pitching a solid case for how your business will generate revenue (and repay the loan). Writing a business plan for a bank loan is a crucial step; a well-prepared business plan not only helps you articulate your business idea but also demonstrates to the bank that you have a solid strategy for success. With many years’ behind us at The Business Plan Company and thousands of plans under our belt, here are our top 10 tips for making an impact. Read more
25/09/2022
Standard Business Sponsor for Migration: What your business plan needs.
From the many projects we have worked on, here are some tips on how to give your business plan for Standard Business Sponsorship the best chance of pushing your application over the line. Get the tips here. Read more
10/09/2022
Guide to Writing Business Plans for Visa 188
Applying for a business visa for Australia is a big commitment, with significant costs, lots of work, navigating the migration system and being very well prepared. To help your preparation, I have summarised the main considerations here. Read more
25/08/2022
Top Tips: Business Plans for new NDIS Providers.
For many new NDIS Provider business owners, the process of starting and getting through registration at the same is daunting. There is a lot going to learn and manage. Read our top tips on preparing your business plan, particularly for audit. Read more
10/08/2022
Secrets Of Blundering Business Owners...Who Somehow Win.
Starting a business can be tough. For most, it’s blood, sweat and tears, a lot of anxiety, money lost and plenty of stupid mistakes along the way. However, there are a few businesses that come along and perform mind-boggling well. Here are some patterns worth knowing about that we can learn from. Read more
25/07/2022
Rowing your boat vs. Steering your ship. Which are you doing?
“I don’t want to grow too big” are words I very often hear from business owners, when we start a business planning project. However, it can be easier to steer a ship than to row a boat. Here's how to make that transition. Read more
10/07/2022
Keep your focus on business future: Don’t look down!
Seeing the world from very high places is both inspiring and alluring. However, when we get too close to the edge, our mind may fill us with dread, and shut down our limbs. Business owners may go through the same pattern. Here's my story. Read more
25/06/2022
Business planning – how to make it work.
The enemy of business planning is the business plan, well, at least the traditional concept of the business plan. By changing the mindset, small businesses can harness the power of business planning. Here, we break down the 4 elements of business planning and explain what's involved. Read more
10/06/2022
It’s almost End of Financial Year (EOFY). Here are the basics.
A new financial year resolution to plan, strategies, track and measure your business can pay back handsomely. Get some tips and insights to some hard questions commonly asked. Read more
25/05/2022
Foot in mouth - a condition all business owners should avoid.
Every business owner wants a better strategy for business, keeping your foot out of your mouth, through preparation & planning, can mean you stay one step ahead. Here’s how. Read more