Comments on: Business Plan Pattern http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/ A Technology and Business Weblog provided to You by a Global Group of Friends. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:29:11 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Do good products sell themselves? « Tech IT Easy http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1613 Do good products sell themselves? « Tech IT Easy Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:56:51 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1613 [...] also, you may have presented a great product, and that will go a long way, but it’s plenty of other factors that will convince an [...] [...] also, you may have presented a great product, and that will go a long way, but it’s plenty of other factors that will convince an [...]

]]> By: The (pre-) entrepreneurial process « Tech IT Easy http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1605 The (pre-) entrepreneurial process « Tech IT Easy Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:25:51 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1605 [...] Step 5: write a business-plan Read Jeremy’s post here. [...] [...] Step 5: write a business-plan Read Jeremy’s post here. [...]

]]> By:   Writing Your Business Plan by Eluciv Knowledge http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1612   Writing Your Business Plan by Eluciv Knowledge Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:28:36 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1612 [...] Tech IT Easy Blog: Business Plan Pattern [...] [...] Tech IT Easy Blog: Business Plan Pattern [...]

]]> By: Jeremy Fain http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1610 Jeremy Fain Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:27:58 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1610 a) I just did b) so that VCs see exactly the same sentences in all business plans they see coming in? Great. Go for it. c) Allright, we seem to agree: one can perfectly manage with Excel here. Actually, I had given PlanHQ a go for a few days and I have to say I liked it a lot: simple to use, and yet not simplistic in terms of flexibility / presentation. Good adherence of business plan principles in the software. Good job PlanHQ! a) I just did

b) so that VCs see exactly the same sentences in all business plans they see coming in? Great. Go for it.

c) Allright, we seem to agree: one can perfectly manage with Excel here.

Actually, I had given PlanHQ a go for a few days and I have to say I liked it a lot: simple to use, and yet not simplistic in terms of flexibility / presentation. Good adherence of business plan principles in the software. Good job PlanHQ!

]]> By: Villo http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1611 Villo Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:37:25 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1611 I definitely do not agree. I've seen some business planning software that: a. will clearly show you what to include and how, b. has most things written which make it easy for those of use don't write very eloquently, c. ever tried to do financial projections for 3 or 5 years by hand? Have fun! Rather, give me a well automated financial workbook - preferably in Excel- anytime. greetz Villo I definitely do not agree. I’ve seen some business planning software that:

a. will clearly show you what to include and how,

b. has most things written which make it easy for those of use don’t write very eloquently,

c. ever tried to do financial projections for 3 or 5 years by hand? Have fun!

Rather, give me a well automated financial workbook – preferably in Excel- anytime.

greetz

Villo

]]> By: Jeremy Fain http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1608 Jeremy Fain Sun, 03 Jun 2007 01:17:30 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1608 I haven't had time yet but it's on my to-do list. I haven’t had time yet but it’s on my to-do list.

]]> By: Thorwald Westmaas http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1609 Thorwald Westmaas Sat, 02 Jun 2007 23:47:44 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1609 So, has anybody tried PlanHQ yet? Any feedback? So, has anybody tried PlanHQ yet? Any feedback?

]]> By: Jeremy Fain http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1606 Jeremy Fain Thu, 03 May 2007 22:57:00 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1606 I LOVE your comment Nathalie. That's what blogging is about. I see PlanHQ is a business planning SaaS, and that I may give it a try for 1 month for free. I promise you I'll give it a go as soon as I have time and let you know. Just for you to know: in order for PlanHQ to help me change my mind about business planning software, it doesn't have to be really good: it has to be..groundbreaking! I LOVE your comment Nathalie. That’s what blogging is about. I see PlanHQ is a business planning SaaS, and that I may give it a try for 1 month for free.

I promise you I’ll give it a go as soon as I have time and let you know.

Just for you to know: in order for PlanHQ to help me change my mind about business planning software, it doesn’t have to be really good: it has to be..groundbreaking!

]]> By: Natalie Ferguson http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1604 Natalie Ferguson Thu, 03 May 2007 21:40:13 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1604 I disagree on the business planning software. As with any other software, good business planning software has been designed to make what you do more efficient. I'd like you to test our product PlanHQ (www.planhq.com) which doesn't try to force you into a template but makes business planning simple and succinct and allows entrepreneurs to focus on what they do best - strategic thinking - not trying to be a wordsmith. I think traditional business planning software leaves a lot to be desired, but PlanHQ was designed to change that. I'd love to hear if it changes your mind at all! :) I disagree on the business planning software. As with any other software, good business planning software has been designed to make what you do more efficient. I’d like you to test our product PlanHQ (www.planhq.com) which doesn’t try to force you into a template but makes business planning simple and succinct and allows entrepreneurs to focus on what they do best – strategic thinking – not trying to be a wordsmith. I think traditional business planning software leaves a lot to be desired, but PlanHQ was designed to change that. I’d love to hear if it changes your mind at all! :)

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1607 Elizabeth Sun, 11 Feb 2007 11:27:54 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1607 Your comments are excellent as far as writing your own business plan. I would like to add that for those who have never had any business training it also helps them learn the nuts and bolts of actually owning a business. By writing your own business plan you learn what will work and not work for your business. It helps you define your business and how you are going to conduct it. Once your are in business it gives you a look back on how you are doing, what has actually worked, what you need to change that isn't working. It also helps you plan for the future because you learn the skills of doing market research and pricing. The marketing plan section also is the most valuable because if done correctly can give you insight into where you have been, where you are now and where you need to go in your marketing efforts. Do I sound enthusiastic about this subject or what? Your comments are excellent as far as writing your own business plan. I would like to add that for those who have never had any business training it also helps them learn the nuts and bolts of actually owning a business. By writing your own business plan you learn what will work and not work for your business. It helps you define your business and how you are going to conduct it. Once your are in business it gives you a look back on how you are doing, what has actually worked, what you need to change that isn’t working. It also helps you plan for the future because you learn the skills of doing market research and pricing. The marketing plan section also is the most valuable because if done correctly can give you insight into where you have been, where you are now and where you need to go in your marketing efforts. Do I sound enthusiastic about this subject or what?

]]> By: Frog Venture http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1598 Frog Venture Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:42:15 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1598 <strong>Matrice pour un business plan</strong> Matrice pour un business plan

]]> By: Jeremy Fain http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1602 Jeremy Fain Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:41:15 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1602 That's precisely why this post's been written for Vincent. That’s precisely why this post’s been written for Vincent.

]]> By: Vincent van Wylick http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1603 Vincent van Wylick Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:53:16 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1603 Very cool, Jeremy. I'll definitely re-check this post, when it's time for my next businessplan! Very cool, Jeremy. I’ll definitely re-check this post, when it’s time for my next businessplan!

]]> By: Jeremy Fain http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1601 Jeremy Fain Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:46:27 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1601 Thanks Jean-Carl. Go ahead, be my guest. FrogVenture is an excellent blog (French only unfortunately). Thanks Jean-Carl. Go ahead, be my guest. FrogVenture is an excellent blog (French only unfortunately).

]]> By: Jean-carl http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1600 Jean-carl Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:36:24 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1600 Excellent J'ai bien envie de l'adapter en francais sur mon blog celui là, vraiment bien. Excellent

J’ai bien envie de l’adapter en francais sur mon blog celui là, vraiment bien.

]]> By: Jeremy Fain http://www.techiteasy.org/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1599 Jeremy Fain Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:56:56 +0000 http://jeremyfain.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/business-plan-structure/#comment-1599 You're welcome Philip. I should pay you for the post idea. Well, we're even, aren't we? ;-) You’re welcome Philip. I should pay you for the post idea.

Well, we’re even, aren’t we? ;-)

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