VRS467 - Preparing for the perfect storm by creating a business success plan
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We are heading into some challenging times. Reduced demand, increased supply, and a growing pushback on rates may combine to create a perfect storm in 2023. Getting ahead of the potential for trouble means you’ll need to be proactive in your planning strategy.
If you have never created a business success plan, now is the time.
Why should you have a business plan? After all, if it's just you, most of what you are doing is firmly in your head, so why does it need to be written down.
There are some very good reasons.
Creating a written plan helps you think through all the aspects of your business and takes it out of your head!
When you eventually sell your business, having an annually updated plan will give you a sound foundation for a successful sale.
It will help you establish business milestones - set goals and lay out your long-term plans.
You'll be able to understand your competition better, define your USP and determine your competitive edge.
You can assess the feasibility of the business - analyze trends, threats, and market fluctuations.
Documenting how will you make money and meet financial obligations (your revenue model) makes so much sense.
It will force you to research and really know your market.
Even if you never use it for seeking investment or a loan, and don't plan to sell the business, this is one of the most valuable exercises you can do.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Why you need to plan for 2023
- Why every business owner (including single property operators) needs to do this
- What goes into a business success plan
- How to write an executive summary
- Where to find research data
- The value of identifying your competitive edge
- What a SWOT Analysis can do to highlight areas to grow into
- The most important financial document you need right now
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