How do you make a business plan?

October 7th, 2008 | by admin |

I’m an artist.. trying to open an art gallery.. and of course, I studied art, not business. I’ve been having difficulties locating templates, etc. I don’t know what needs to be a part of a business plan. This will be a non-profit gallery. Any ideas, suggestions, points in the right direction?

Please, do not suggest that I pay someone to write one. If I had the money for that, clearly, I would not be here.

There are probably a lot of community resources available to help you. Find a local SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) or visit www.score.org to find a location near you.

There might be other community organizations that are able to help you, too. In Spokane, Wash., we have an organization called SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs) that offers business planning and financial services to small businesses like yours.

You should also find a free networking group to help you. The one I belong to is called BNA or Business Networking Association. We only pay for our breakfast – there is no cost to attend. I'm sure there are similar organizations available in your city, whether BNA or another networking group.

And, you should join a local Rotary Club or Rotaract Club. There will be other business people willing to help you, and you will learn a lot about your community and its resources, which will help you develop your business plan.

Finally, if you care to e-mail me, I can send you a template of a business plan.

Best wishes and good luck on your venture. Hope this helps!

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  1. 3 Responses to “How do you make a business plan?”

  2. By prahlad_ganesh on Oct 5, 2008 | Reply

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  3. By doreen k on Oct 5, 2008 | Reply

    There are probably a lot of community resources available to help you. Find a local SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) or visit http://www.score.org to find a location near you.

    There might be other community organizations that are able to help you, too. In Spokane, Wash., we have an organization called SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs) that offers business planning and financial services to small businesses like yours.

    You should also find a free networking group to help you. The one I belong to is called BNA or Business Networking Association. We only pay for our breakfast – there is no cost to attend. I'm sure there are similar organizations available in your city, whether BNA or another networking group.

    And, you should join a local Rotary Club or Rotaract Club. There will be other business people willing to help you, and you will learn a lot about your community and its resources, which will help you develop your business plan.

    Finally, if you care to e-mail me, I can send you a template of a business plan.

    Best wishes and good luck on your venture. Hope this helps!
    References :
    VP/Marketing for ten years
    Self-employed business owner for three years

  4. By Roy P on Oct 5, 2008 | Reply

    http://www.bplans.com/
    http://www.brs-inc.com/index.asp
    http://planmagic.com/products.html

    REVENUE STREAMS:
    Have you a plan for various methods to create revenue?
    When will cash start to flow and how much revenue will be produced?
    Have your Feasibility/Market Analysis, and your Business Plan prepared by a professional? If the project is important to you, how better to show that importance.
    Form a business identity with partners. Not silent partners but invested partners!

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