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Business plan

May 2015

  • Hairdressers should create a business plan before they open their hair salon.

    How to start a ... hairdressing business

    Opening a hair salon may appeal to many a budding entrepreneur but it takes hard work. We give the low-down on setting up to see whether you could cut it

March 2014

  • Microphones

    How to write a business plan: sales and marketing

  • Giant Buddha

    Small business tips: how to write the business plan

February 2014

  • chef arranging food on plate

    Small business tips: how to write a business plan executive summary

  • Calculus on blackboard

    Top tips: how to write a business plan

November 2013

  • Viking style chess pieces on a chequered chess board. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.

    How to write a business plan: markets and competitors

    Experts share their advice on how to write the third part of the business plan, which focuses on the segments of the market you plan to target

July 2013

June 2013

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    Live Q&As
    Live Q&A: How to get started writing a business plan

    Join our panel of experts on Wednesday 19 June, from 1pm to 3pm, for a live discussion on the importance of having a carefully crafted business plan

February 2013

  • Writing a business plan

    James Caan shares his top tips for writing a business plan

    In his regular blog, entrepreneur and investor James Caan tackles the issue of business planning for startups and small businesses

January 2013

  • Writing on notepad

    Q&A roundup: how to write the perfect business plan

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    Live Q&As
    Live Q&A: Getting your startup business plan right

June 2012

  • A man stands on a rural path reading a map

    Live Q&As
    Live Q&A: How to write a business plan

    A good idea is not enough on its own; it needs to be backed up with a well-researched, carefully considered blueprint. Join our experts on Tuesday 3 July for help writing your business plan

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