Your business plan
Your business plan is an outline of your business operation and your goals. It sets the general direction for your business and details how you plan to achieve your business targets. This is information and resources to help you develop a business plan.
Taking time to write a business plan will get your business off to a better start. It requires you to think methodically about your business idea and tests if it is realistic or not. Complete this free online training module to build your own business plan.
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Your business plan is the most important document you will ever write for your business. This do-it-yourself kit introduces you to all aspects of a successful business plan and helps you create your own. You’ll also find templates with tasks and questions to structure your thoughts and ideas. (PDF, 142 pages, 3.86MB.)
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Good information is critical when you’re formulating a new business idea and assessing your potential market. Statistics New Zealand can help you find a range of information and data to help you develop your business plan.
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Having a business plan can give you an edge over your competitors. A short, practical plan will ensure your business doesn’t lose direction. Read this guide and learn about the key elements of a simple business plan.
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An executive summary is a snapshot of your business. It’s a short summary of your business plan and usually not longer than two to three pages. Here’s a template for an executive summary with general guidelines.
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A good business plan uses all a business’ resources to gain an edge. Incorporate your business’ intellectual property with your business plan to get that competitive advantage by looking at what intellectual property assets you own, your IP portfolio, protecting your assets from new projects, and intellectual strategy and policy.
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