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A8: It’s important to go out and test your idea by trying to sell your product/service before sitting down to write a #BusinessPlan - in my opinion! This scrappy type of #entrepreneurship I have seen create really successful businesses! #StartupChats

@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A8: Creating a business plan if you don’t need one. Investors will want a compelling 1-pager and a max 15-slide pitch deck, and most other businesses I recommend starting with Business Model Canvas. strategyzer.com/canvas/busines… #StartupChats

Q8 What are some common business plan mistakes? @scotiabank #StartupChats

@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A7: First, expect that you won’t be able to follow your business plan. Root into your WHY, your bigger mission, and purpose, and make decisions from that place and space. #StartupChats

Q7 What happens if you are unable to follow your business plan? What do you do next? @scotiabank #StartupChats

@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A6: I recommend once a quarter, with one caveat - to use your business plan as a guide only. All entrepreneurs must be nimble, listen, test, and tweak in this ever-evolving market and world. #StartupChats

Q6 How often should you refer to your business plan? When does your business plan help you make decisions? @scotiabank #StartupChats

@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A5: Visit your local Small Business Enterprise Centre or Business Development Centre. For Ontario, a great resource is: sbcontario.ca #startupchats

Q5 Who can you work with to help write your business plan? @Scotiabank #StartupChats

@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A4: Business plans include an executive summary, company overview, market/customer/competitive analysis, marketing/operational/HR plan, financials, and projections. I recommend Business Model Canvas over a Traditional Business Plan unless you’re applying for a bank loan.

Q4 What is included in a business plan? Do you need to follow a traditional structure? @scotiabank #StartupChats

@Startup_Canada @scotiabank bdc has a great FREE business plan template: bdc.ca/en/articles-to… #StartupChats

Q3 Are there templates or other tools that can help you write a business plan? @scotiabank #StartupChats

@Startup_Canada @scotiabank In my professional opinion, most businesses DON’T need a formal business plan, unless you are applying for a traditional bank loan, but every business needs a plan. ;) #StartupChats

Q2 Do you really need a business plan? Can you start a business without one? @scotiabank #StartupChats

@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A business plan is a document containing the goals of your business, and the strategy for attaining those goals. Think of a business plan as your marketing, financial and operational roadmap. #startupchats

Q1 Let’s start at the very beginning. What exactly is a business plan? @scotiabank #StartupChats

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