Business Plan Help

2 Years Free Banking and Free £75 Google AdWords Voucher

NatWest are currently offering new businesses free business banking for 2 years. Plus, as an added bonus, when you apply to open any NatWest business account online you can also get a free £75 Voucher for Google AdWords.

AdWords is a really effective way to promote your business online, so you can use your £75 of free online advertising to give your venture a great kick-start. This offer isn’t being widely publicised so to get the low-down, click on this link and under ‘Special Offers’ click on ‘Find out more’.

Business Plan Competition for Female Entrepreneurs

Handbag.com in association with Barclays Business Banking are running their third annual Business Plan Awards. There’s a range of award categories including: Best Overall Start-Up Business Plan, Most Innovative New Business Idea and Under-25 Start-Up Business Plan. So, if you’re female and think your business plan could be an award-winner, enter the Business Plan Awards 2005 today. Closing date for entries is 29 July 2005.

Planning a Tourism Business in Scotland?

If you’re writing a business plan for a venture related to tourism in Scotland a visit to the Scot Exchange website is certainly worthwhile. The Business Planning area of the site is a rich source of tips and advice on writing a business plan, developing a marketing plan and raising funding for your business.

£40,000 Prize Money in Oxford University Business Plan Competition

The Oxford University Business Plan Competition is the largest technology-focused competition in the UK. The business plan submitted must be original or a significant improvement on an existing business and must make significant use of science, technology or design. If you think your business plan is an award-winner visit their website for the low-down on the rules.

Tips on Writing a Website Business Plan

If you’re writing a business plan for a ‘website business’ you should pay a visit to web-design-UK. You’ll find a range of tips that will help to make sure your website business plan is realistic. Specific tips include guidance on researching your keywords, estimating traffic, working out what your costs and income will be, search engine and directory submissions and marketing and promoting your site.

Two-Piece Article on Writing a Business Plan for a Catering Business

If the business plan you are producing is for a catering business check out the Caterer magazine website. There’s a detailed two-piece article on how to write a business plan for a business in this field. The first part deals with what you need to do for the written section of the business plan and the second part tackles the financials. You can also subscribe to Hotel & Caterer magazine on the site and save 25%.

Writing a Business Plan for a Social Enterprise

If you're producing a business plan for a Social Enterprise (social enterprises are generally defined as businesses that trade for a social purpose) visit socialfirms.co.uk where you'll find a range of information on the subject. You can download their guide – How to draw up a business plan for your Social Firm – for free on the site.

Business Planning for Manufacturers

If your business plan is for a manufacturing business the DTI's manufacturing advisory service website gives you some assistance on what to include in your business plan. You can also download a complete business plan guide (pdf) from the website.

Business Plan Tips for Creatives

The ArtsAdvice website offers business plan advice for anybody thinking of pursuing a career in the Creative Industries. There are some interesting case studies of various types of creatives and their careers and an ‘Ask an advisor’ service where you can obtain tailored advice by emailing in or calling ArtsAdvice on 0800 093 0444.

Are You Planning to Trade with South-East Asia?

Cambridge Consultancy Ltd – a company that sets out to manage international business between South-East Asian countries and the UK – has a 2-page downloadable pdf on its site. Preparing Your Business Plan gives practical advice on what you need to consider in your feasibility study and business plan when developing an international business.

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