Comments on: Do You Need to Write a Business Plan? http://gigaom.com/collaboration/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/ Fri, 25 May 2012 08:48:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Hotels in Spain http://gigaom.com/collaboration/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55600 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:21:44 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/02/25/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55600 A BP is definatley needed!!

]]> By: WebWorkerDaily » Archive Get Your Business Plan Unstuck « http://gigaom.com/collaboration/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55599 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:00:10 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/02/25/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55599 [...] 30th, 2008 (8:00am) Mike Gunderloy No Comments While we’ve challenged the notion that every startup needs a business plan, many new web entrepreneurs still see them as [...]

]]> By: forexman http://gigaom.com/collaboration/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55598 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:16:12 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/02/25/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55598 i would say,just give 110% and NEVER give up,that will do the job :p

]]> By: edreems http://gigaom.com/collaboration/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55597 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:45:26 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/02/25/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55597 yeh.

]]> By: kimbo http://gigaom.com/collaboration/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55596 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 23:58:32 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/02/25/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55596 There is no need for plan. Just do your best.

]]> By: Natalie Ferguson http://gigaom.com/collaboration/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55595 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:48:11 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/02/25/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55595 “Whatever the plan says, the company will end up looking different,”
Most people discuss business planning as a document that you can’t change and update or collaborate around. I can see why people recommend you don’t obsess over it as these documents are fairly worthless fairly quickly. We went about solving the problem another way, making a ‘web 2.0′ style planning tool that helps businesses and people with ideas get them moving. It’s focused around all the things you should be focused around, setting and monitoring goals and budgets and your market and keeping your plan updated alongside your business. It’s great for getting investment too because people are much happier to give their money to a business that has visible tracking and monitoring. We offer a free trial at http://www.planhq.com and, obviously would love to hear your feedback! :)

]]> By: Web Worker Daily » Blog Archive Best Practices for the Self-Employed « http://gigaom.com/collaboration/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55594 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:00:36 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/02/25/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55594 [...] pick one to promote. If you’re struggling to define your business, think about writing a business plan or at least an elevator pitch. One tip: define your business life by what you do, not where you do [...]

]]> By: Business Tax Forms » Do You Need to Write a Business Plan? http://gigaom.com/collaboration/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55593 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:48:10 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/02/25/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55593 [...] post by Anne Zelenka and a wordpress plugin by Elliott [...]

]]> By: Business Franchises » Do You Need to Write a Business Plan? http://gigaom.com/collaboration/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55592 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:15:18 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/02/25/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55592 [...] post by Anne Zelenka and a wordpress plugin by [...]

]]> By: Bonny Albo http://gigaom.com/collaboration/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55591 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:47:06 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/02/25/do-you-need-to-write-a-business-plan/#comment-55591 I think some sort of plan, be it strategic or business, is required for long-term success. But that’s just me. Without forethought as to where you’ll be in a year (or even a month), whether or not you’ll have enough cash or what you plan on doing for marketing on paper, you’re essentially flying by the seat of your pants.

Not that that’s a bad thing, mind you. ;) It just doesn’t put food on the table.

Mind you, I write business plans for my clients, so I may be biased.

What I’d suggest for those not sold on the business plan idea is to use a template and review it to merely fill in the blanks. You never know what oversights you’ve made until something jogs your memory. I’ve created a list of free business plan templates if anyone is interested.

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