15/10/2026
For many business owners, writing a business plan sits firmly in the ‘important but not urgent’ category. There is always something else demanding your attention, and the idea of finding time to produce a lengthy document can make it very easy to keep putting it off.
The good news is that your first business plan doesn’t need to be complicated. Start with a single page covering your business model, your target customers, your competitive advantage and your key financial assumptions.
Consider how the business makes money, who you are trying to attract and why those customers should choose you. Then look at the numbers and ask what needs to happen for your plans to be financially viable.
Those questions alone can highlight areas that need further investigation and give you a much clearer picture of the business. From there, you can gradually add forecasts, milestones, risks and more detailed plans as you need them.
For businesses serious about growth, the value isn’t in producing a perfect business plan. It is in taking the time to think critically about where you are going, how you are going to get there and whether the numbers support your ambitions.
Broadwing’s business plan workshop and practical tools can help you turn that thinking into a clear, workable plan. Get in touch with our team to find out more.
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