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  #   009-020 - Planning To Succeed

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  Managing the "business of the business" is vital. Small business operators need to identify and understand the differentiation of their business as compared to other businesses. The preparation of a Business Plan will require a small business operator to: objectively analyse his/her present busin ...[Read more](#hikashop_show_tabular_description)

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 Managing the "business of the business" is vital. Small business operators need to identify and understand the differentiation of their business as compared to other businesses. The preparation of a Business Plan will require a small business operator to:

- objectively analyse his/her present business operations
- answer a wide ranging series of questions on your present activities and proposed activities
- analyse the organisation's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
- set realistic targets

The paper is presented under the headings:

- Managing The Business Of The Business Is Vital!
- Business Plans Require You To
- Detailed Planning Required
- Small/Medium Sized Businesses Need A Business Plan To Survive
- Business Plans Assist In Running A Business
- Causes Of Business Failure
- You Have To Think Of All Aspects Of The Business
- Plan For Success
- Expert Input Required
- Reasons For The Preparation Of A Business Plan
- Most Businesses With Business Plans Succeed
- Planning Helps
- Remote Planning Meeting
- Understand What Is In The Plan
- Use The Plan To Monitor Performance
- Update Of Plan
- Plan! Don't Make "Seat Of The Pants" Decisions
- Bankers Want Business Plans