Creating a good business plan is conceptually easy but takes thought and legwork to get right.  Time is of the essence.  The value of achieving a good plan three months earlier is usually equal to three months of mature sales.  This is because a company can control the introduction of a product or service, but rarely has control over its obsolescence.

Fig. 1 Cost of launch delays.  (Click on picture to enlarge.)

A few good reasons to work with GrowthConnection:

These are a few examples of good reasons to work with GrowthConnection:

·         You have writer's block or you are not a very good writer.  You’ll have to learn to write, or hire, cajole or entice a writer to work with you to finish your plan.  Your plan must show you’ve mastered the business.  Poor writing comes across as muddled thinking—not mastery.  Besides, poor writing is dreadful to read, and venture capitalists see a lot of it each year.  Clear writing puts you far ahead of the pack.

·         You're busy - if you had time to write it, it would already be done.  

·         You are not a number cruncher.

·         You are not experienced creating powerful PowerPoint presentations.

·         You receive unbiased and experienced perspective, so your plan is more potent and your message more powerful.

·         I will track down additional information and insights to improve your plan.

·         I will accurately reflect your company in a business plan that is clear, concise and to the point.

·        Our fees are a fraction of other firms due to our ability to work closely with clients via the Internet. We keep our prices down by working electronically.  We’ll talk often by telephone and trade a lot of email.

… and a few reasons when you should not:

·         You just need a writer.  My primary contribution is working with you to develop the plan and writing is merely the last step.  If this is all you need, look for an editor or business writer.