Business Plans For Dummies®, 2nd Edition

Part V. A Planner's Toolkit

In this part . . .

Whatever the task you're involved in, no matter how big or small, there comes a time when you have to roll up your sleeves and get down to the real business at hand. Once you know where you're headed and what you're going to do, you must go out and do the task itself. The best plans in the world aren't worth anything if you can't carry them out.

In this part, we help you put your business plan to work. First, we look at ways to organise your company, and develop the procedures and systems that allow you to carry out your plan as efficiently and effectively as possible. Second, we talk about ways to encourage leadership, develop business skills, and create a company culture so that you can achieve your plan. Third, we look at financing your plan and planning to bow out gracefully. Finally, we show you an entire sample business plan, so that you have a better idea of exactly what lies ahead for your company.