ONE PAGE Business Plan Guide

If you need a business plan, or to update the one you have, but also wondering what it will take to do it, then here is a quick summary of the steps to take.

Everyone should have a Dream or Life Goal.  And with every Dream there needs to be a plan to make it happen.  Those without a plan to achieve their Dream might as well sit back and relax.  It is more than likely they are exactly where they are always going to be.

There is an old proverb that states:  If you don’t know where you are going, you are probably already there.

Think of it as if you have an overwhelming desire to go to __________________. (Your Dream)

Your Plan is how you make that Dream a reality, i.e. how do you get there.

Develop that Plan as you would for any trip.

• Identify your desired destination  (Your Dream)
• Find the address on the map (where you dream of ultimately being)
• Identify your start point i.e. where you currently are
• Select the route that best meets your needs – from where you are to your destination
• Continually recheck primary vehicle construction and maintenance to prevent breakdowns (Your current source of income is your primary vehicle to get you to your destination)
• Determine the shortest, safest route that meets your needs
• Calculate the time it will take to navigate each segment (milestones) of your chosen route.
• Know the costs for each segment of the trip and allow for unexpected extras
• Determine how you will fund these trip costs (keep good records – from accumulating the funds to how the funds are used)
• Hang on for Life’s greatest ride!

A good plan is really this simple.