How to Make a Business Plan That Will Succeed
Making a business plan is one of the most important steps you can take when starting your own business.
A well-crafted business plan will help you to clarify your goals, organise your thoughts, and track your progress over time.
It’s essential to make sure that your business plan is realistic and achievable, so that you can stay on track and achieve success.
In this blog post, we will discuss how to make a business plan that will succeed!
STEP ONE: BUSINESS GOALS
The first step in creating a business plan is to determine your business goals.
What are you hoping to achieve with your business?
What are your long-term and short-term goals?
Once you have a good understanding of your goals, you can start to put together a plan of action.
STEP TWO: RESEARCH
Next, you will need to research your industry and target market.
Who is your ideal customer?
What needs does your target market have that your business can fill?
What are the trends in your industry, and how can you capitalise on them?
Where is your ideal customer – where can you reach them?
This research will help you to create a marketing strategy that will reach your target customers and help you achieve your business goals.
STEP THREE: THE PLAN
Once you have determined your business goals and researched your industry, it’s time to start putting together your business plan.
A good business plan will include an executive summary, a description of your business, a market analysis, a competitive analysis, and a financial projection.
These elements will come together to give you a clear picture of your business and how it will succeed.
If you’re not sure where to start, there are plenty of resources available to help you create a winning business plan.
If you prefer to work with someone in person, contact sally@sallyoddy.com to find out how a Business Planning Session can help you get started.
Creating a business plan is an important step in starting your own business.
By taking the time to do it right, you can set your business up for success.
With a clear understanding of your goals and the market you’re targeting, you can create a business plan that will help you achieve your dreams.
Do you have any tips for creating a successful business plan? Any questions? Email them over to sally@sallyoddy.com
TO RECAP…
There are some key elements that every successful business plan should include:
-A description of your business
-Your business goals
-Research on your industry and target market
-A marketing strategy
-A competitive analysis
-A financial projection
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MEET SALLY ODDYOnline Business Strategist & Soul Aligned Mentor
Sally is a mentor, guide, and catalyst for soul-led coaches ready to build sustainably successful businesses that amplify their purpose, income, and impact - without hustle, hype, or burnout.
With over 20 years' experience in strategic marketing, business development, and soulful leadership, Sally supports purpose-driven women to step fully into their power, claim their voice, and create businesses that work harder than they do.
She is the creator of the Prosperous Coaching Business Model®, a proven system built on Reinforced Foundations, Sticky Systems™, Magnetised Audience, and Optimised Business - designed to simplify and scale online coaching businesses while anchoring in alignment, freedom, and flow.
Sally mentors women around the world through her signature programs, including The Prosperous Coach Collective, Ready Clients Roadmap®, and Simple Client Pathway®. Her work is known for being clear, powerful, practical, and deeply activating.
A Yorkshire lass raised in 80’s South Africa, Sally now lives in Spain and is on a mission to help 500 soulpreneurs create rich, fulfilling lives and businesses that honour who they truly are.
This is business as a vehicle for personal liberation, global impact, and sustainable prosperity - and Sally is here to show you how.
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