Jeff Richards, Business Development Consulting

Business Start Up Planning

Business Planning Statistics show that most businesses fail within the first two years.  For the average person, business success takes planning, creativity, focus, adaptability and commitment.    Business Planning can: Expedite success by maintaining focus. Hold you and your staff accountable for results. Reduce expenses and increase profits.  Reduce your risk of business failure.  Attract investors and raise capital. Identify new opportunities for products and services. Increase market share. Assist in company branding. Identify problems before they escalate. Most Businesses with Any Employees Need: A Vision/Mission Statement A Human Resource Program and Manual Operating Policies & Procedures Manual Monthly Profit & Loss Statements Projected Sales & Profit and Loss Objectives Monthly Cash Flow & Balance Sheet Statements An Up-to-Date Business Break-Even Analysis Up-to-Date Business Goals Marketing & Advertising Plan and Budget More FREE Tips for Business Success

. "A dream without a plan is just a desire.  And everyone has those."       -Jeff Richards Effective Goals that Drive Success are: Specific in written format, yet easy to remember. Structured in a positive format. Measurable with specific timelines. Realistic, controllable and attainable. Meaningful and relevant to those who will execute them. Provide emotional satisfaction to those who will achieve them. Reviewed often and are broken down into easy tasks. All contents copyright Jeff Richards Important Goal Categories for Most Businesses of Almost Any Size People Development Operations & Customer Care Sales & Sales Growth Profitability & Cash Flow Administration   Most Small Businesses Need: A Good Business Name A Good Advertising Slogan Professional Business Cards Ongoing, Effective Business Marketing/Advertising Do-It-Yourself Public Relations