Custom Manufacturing Industry podcast is an entrepreneurship and motivational podcast on all platforms, hosted by Aaron Clippinger. Being CEO of multiple companies including the signage industry and the software industry, Aaron has over 20 years of consulting and business management. His software has grown internationally and with over a billion dollars annually going through the software. Using his Accounting degree, Aaron will be talking about his organizational ways to get things done. Hi ...
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Yes, writing a business plan is a lot of work. And it demands a healthy dose of legwork and critical thinking, especially in some areas of business that may be unfamiliar to you.
But one thing is certain: Business plans are not is a waste of time.
They’re actually the best thing that could happen to your startup, and in this episode I’ll share 5 important benefits.
In this episode you will learn:
- How a business plan can save your startup from failing.
- Why winging it is not a strategy – and how that hurts your odds for success.
- Why a business plan attracts investors... even if they don’t read it (and they likely won’t).
- Why a business plan done right is flexible, not rigid.
Resources:
- Are your financial projections realistic? [link: How To Estimate]
- Are customers will to pay for what you’re selling?
- Your business plan needs an annual review
- Take a look at my Business Plan Kit
- Talk to me about writing a custom business plan for you.
SPECIAL OFFER:
- Listeners can get 1 FREE hour of consulting by using the code “startup” or mentioning this offer when they book a call.
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