When it comes to writing a business plan there is plenty of free advice. Business Link and the High Street Banks are very good sources. And they supply templates with headlines stating all you need for a good plan.

Many people struggle with business plans. Especially when it comes to thinking through a sales/marketing strategy and preparing financial forecasts. If you are borrowing money, there are two sections more important than all the rest. How you are going to achieve the sales income and how you are going to pay the money back? In our experience, too many overestimate sales and underestimate their cash requirements.

While a fantastic business plan will obviously not put right a poor underlying business proposal, a poor plan will mean even the best idea for a new company fails to get financial backing.

We help people write their business plans. We act like mentors taking clients through a logical process. We believe, you must understand how the plan is put together in order to present it to lenders and answer any questions connected with it. Very often this process changes the business idea - some have a complete re-think. Avoiding costly mistakes.

To discuss a business plan for a start up or an existing business call 01582 792875 or email info@ce-associates.co.uk