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Basic Costs to Run a Business
Although a new business might not be able to forecast all its future costs, it should at least consider as many of the visible costs as possible. However, as well as the costs you can see, there are a...
Bookkeeping and Accounts
Most new business owners do not relish the task of bookkeeping. Yet accurate accounts are something that cannot and should not be avoided. Good financial records will help you keep your business under...
Business Plan: Cash flow Analysis
A business plan should contain an indication of projected cash flow for the first three years to demonstrate that cash flow will be under control. Beyond that, cash flow analysis should be performed r...
Estimated Profit and Loss for the Next 3-5 Years
Forecasting profit and loss for future years is a difficult exercise, but makes a crucial appendix to the business plan. The amount of finance investors are prepared to put into the business could dep...
Predicted Sales for the Next 3-5 Years
Forecasting sales is an extremely difficult exercise, but a business must make forecasts and get them as accurate as possible. Here we look at estimating market demand and estimating company demand to...
The Importance of Budgeting in Your Business Plan
To control the finances of a business, budgeting is essential. You must always know where the finances of the business are going in the coming months and years, so that you can ensure positive cash fl...
Writing a Business Plan to Raise Finance
A key reason for a business plan is to raise finance. Investors are looking for a return on their investment, and the business plan should help them see how they will achieve this. Investors will be l...