Tag Archives: business plan

AIM Obsession

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Stuart

What’s the long term aim for your business? I always ask my clients this – at the first meeting and then about every year after that. Where do you want to be in ten years time? A surprising number tell … Continue reading →

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Cars

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin

If you’re leasing a car for use in your business there are quite a few factors to consider.  It could end up costing you more than you think. There are various folk ideas about the realtive cost of car. The … Continue reading →

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Budgets and Forecasts

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Stuart

Do you have a budget for your business? A lot of big businesses now see “budget” as a dirty word.  They associate it with an old fashioned fixed target approach.  Budgets are fine for the public sector, they tell me, … Continue reading →

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Writing a business plan – a rough guide

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

Everybody in business needs a plan. It doesn’t matter how big or small you are, you need to know where your business is going and how you’re going to get there.  It’s a living document – something you’ll review frequently. … Continue reading →

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