- Description
 - Specifications
 
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