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Business Plans
What is a business plan? - A business plan is your roadmap to success!
A business plan is any plan that works for a business to look ahead, allocate resources, focus on key points, and
prepare for problems and opportunities.
Unfortunately, many people think of business plans only for starting a new business or applying for business
loans. But they are also vital for running a business, whether or not the business needs new loans or new
investments. It has been found that 80% of businesses without a business plan fail within the first five years.
Businesses need a plan how on to run the business and optimize growth and development.
If you plan on obtaining finance, whether it is from a financial institution or independent investors, a business
plan will be the first thing they ask to see. Business plans not only provide a way to obtain financing, but they
also show how all functions of business will integrate together. This creates a great communication tool for the
business owner to utilize. Many of the ORIGIN partners have workshops, seminars, and consultation available to
help you write a winning business plan.
The following ORIGIN partners provide assistance or trainings for those looking to write a business plan:
UW-Oshkosh Small Business Development Center, ADVOCAP, SCORE and the Fox Valley Technical College Venture Center.
Preparing a Business Plan Sheet from the ORIGIN
Small Business Resource Guide
Even if you already have a business plan, it is always a good idea to keep it updated because a business plan
always changes. If you would like help updating your business plan, please
contact us.
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Business Plan Workshops |
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E-Seed - Innovative Entrepreneurship Training |
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The Venture Center provides a 15-week training
which helps entrepreneurs develop a business plan and shows them the tools for developing and managing a
business. |
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Two-Hour Workshops |
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"Writing a Successful Business Plan" Workshops |
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Want to find out the keys to writing a successful business plan? This two-hour UW Oshkosh
SBDC workshop will discuss the basics of writing a plan to start, grow or expand a business, including how
to research industry trends, market opportunities, and existing competition. There will also be a discussion
of successful marketing, financial and management plans. |
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Free Online Courses |
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Want to understand the basics of writing a business plan in only 30 minutes for free? Visit
here
to enroll in free online courses provided by the SBA. |
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Webinars |
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In this webinar by the U.S.
Small Business Administration, business planning expert Tim Berry helps entrepreneurs and small businesses
better understand how to create a business plan. |
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Videos |
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Sometimes it's easier to learn by watching than by reading. Watch videos
on developing a business plan, planning business financials, preparing a SWOT analysis, and preventing the
top 10 mistakes in business plans. |
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Writing a Business Plan |
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Find out all the essentials of writing a business plan such as planning
strategically, finding a niche, and viewing FAQs. This site
is an amazing resource for starting or growing a business! |
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Business Plan Templates and Samples |
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Writing a formal business plan is very important to starting a business. Some
good business plan templates can be found here. |
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Click here
to view free sample business plans from companies such as restaurants, retail, non-profit, wholesalers,
manufacturing, and much more! |
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Business Plan Competition |
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Want to have professionals review your business plan and provide helpful
insight? Do you want to possibly win some money for having a great business plan? Enter the Northeast Wisconsin Business Plan Competition
by submitting your business plan. |
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2008/2009 Northeast Wisconsin Business Plan Competition Contestant Information
2008 Business Competition press release
2008 Winners Announced |
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Small Business Toolkit |
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The small business toolkit
is information regarding business and marketing plan, financing options, government forms, and a checklist
for starting a business. |
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Entrepreneurs’ Toolkit |
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The Entrepreneurs’ Toolkit,
developed by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, provides information on getting started, finding money,
networking, training programs, and regulating. |
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