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Creating a Business Plan for Dummies - 2nd Edition by Veechi Curtis (Paperback)

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  • Learn how to create a sound, profitable business plan that will take your business to the next level Whether you're starting a new business or you're looking to revitalise your strategy, Creating a Business Plan For Dummies covers everything you need to know.
  • About the Author: Veechi Curtis specializes in mentoring small businesses, helping business owners find the secrets to their own success.
  • 304 Pages
  • Business + Money Management, Small Business

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About the Book



"Whether you're starting a new business or you've been trading for a while, Creating a Business Plan For Dummies covers everything you need to know. Figure out whether your business idea is likely to work, how to identify your strategic advantage, and what you can do to gain an edge on the competition. Discover why a business plan doesn't have to be a thirty-page document that takes days to write, but can be a simple process that you do in stages as you work through your business concept. Learn how to prepare an elevator pitch, create a start-up budget, and create realistic sales projections. Discover how to predict and manage expenses, and assemble a financial forecast that enables you to calculate your break-even. Look at the risk involved in this business and experiment with different scenarios to see if you're on the right track"--



Book Synopsis



Learn how to create a sound, profitable business plan that will take your business to the next level

Whether you're starting a new business or you're looking to revitalise your strategy, Creating a Business Plan For Dummies covers everything you need to know. This step-by-step guide shows you how to figure out whether your business idea will work. With Dummies, your business plan can be a simple process that you tackle in stages. You'll identify your strategic advantage, discover how to gain an edge over your competitors and transform your ideas to reality using the latest tools (including AI!).

No matter what type of business you have -- products or services, online or bricks-and-mortar -- you'll learn how to create a start-up budget and make realistic projections. How will you predict and manage your expenses? When will your business break even? Dummies will help you assemble a financial forecast that leaves you confident in your calculations! Learn how to review potential risk, experiment with different scenarios to see if you're on the right track and hone your mindset for a better work-life balance.

  • Establish a smart business model that really works
  • Identify your edge, get ahead of competitors and win the game
  • Create an elevator pitch and a one-page business plan to woo investors
  • Demystify financial projections, build a budget and create cashflow
  • Work smarter by taking advantage of the latest AI and online business tools


Having a good plan is the first step to success for any business. Getting it right can mean the difference between big trouble and big profits. Creating a Business Plan For Dummies gives you the detailed advice you need to guide your business all the way from concept to reality.



From the Back Cover



Plan for business success with this essential guide

Starting and running a business is a big task, but a smart business plan maximizes your chance for success. Creating a Business Plan For Dummies takes you from start-up to sustainable enterprise, the easy way. Discover how to test the viability of your business idea, and how AI can sharpen business strategies. Learn how to differentiate yourself from competitors, pitch to investors, and create an enterprise that reflects you and your values. Build your business on a firm foundation, with this Dummies guide.

Inside...

  • Discover why plans matter
  • Identify your difference
  • Demystify financial projections
  • Find the sweet spot between risk and gain
  • Attract investors and funding
  • Write a winning pitch
  • Maintain your motivation



About the Author



Veechi Curtis specializes in mentoring small businesses, helping business owners find the secrets to their own success. She is the author of the bestselling Small Business For Dummies and Bookkeeping For Dummies.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 7.3 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .92 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 304
Genre: Business + Money Management
Sub-Genre: Small Business
Publisher: For Dummies
Format: Paperback
Author: Veechi Curtis
Language: English
Street Date: February 10, 2025
TCIN: 94141510
UPC: 9781394237302
Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-1493
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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