Although I can’t say I entirely agree with the “one-page business plan” being either a more effective approach or the “wave of the future,” I certainly have noticed that many folks are so daunted by the prospect of writing up a full business plan that instead they do nothing — which is not a healthy approach to starting your own small business. As such, I’m recommending this webinar recording offered at no charge by SCORE.
If your past business planning efforts have left you frustrated, you are not alone. Business planning does not have to be complicated and time-consuming. In this webinar produced by SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, creator of The One Page Business Plan® Jim Horan will teach you how to simplify and make your planning process effective. You’ll learn:
- How the discipline of having a plan on a single page can significantly change your mindset and behavior.
- How to write a complete business plan in the equivalent of 29 tweets (or less) on a single page using key words and short phrases.
- Three simple techniques for creating a first draft in 90 minutes.
- Inside secrets on how to get others to polish and finalize your plan at no cost.
Source: One Page Business Plans: Simple and Highly Effective | SCORE