One thing that has stood out to me over the years when meeting with potential clients to discuss opening a new business is that very few and when I say few, I mean less than 40% of them have actually sat down and drafted a business plan in any shape or form before they attempt to set it up. Even though they may have a clear idea in their minds about what their business is, putting pen to paper can be a challenge but when they do, they may discover that even though their initial idea is good, adjustments may be required to make it a reality.

So what is the point of the business plan and why do you need one?


If you often finish your work day feeling that you haven’t accomplished anything then this article may be of great interest to you because more than likely the problem you’re facing is simply poor Time-Management skills.

Our lives are in general pretty hectic and it seems that 24 hours is not enough time to fit everything in but hey, all the big names have the same amount of time as the rest of us and they have built empires so it is possible to make the most of the 24 hours we’ve been given but only if we use them wisely.


In my town I see businesses come and go so quickly I almost miss them. One week there will be a great little shop selling the most amazing hand-made items but the next time I drive past it, it houses a team of lawyers. Many businesses die within the first six months of opening mainly due to a lack of forethought and planning. How can you potentially avoid that mistake and make a success of your business? Well, before you consider setting up a business, any business you must think  about budget, goals, clientele etc while at the same time being careful of unrealistic expectations. What you need is a business plan.