Plain-spoken guides to writing a business plan
Projections, budgets and plans for lenders.
Money Matters · Formulas and example
Break-even analysis explained: the break-even point formula in units and sales dollars, an example, margin of safety and how to show it in a business plan.
Continued inside: Break-Even Analysis for a Business Plan: Formula and Example →Money Matters · Template inside
How to make a cash flow forecast for a business plan: cash vs profit, the five rows, a 12-month example, fixing a cash gap and a free template.
Continued inside: Cash Flow Forecast: How to Make One for Your Business Plan →Money Matters · Worked example inside
How to make financial projections for a business plan: sales forecast, income statement, cash flow, balance sheet and break-even, with a worked example.
Continued inside: Financial Projections for a Business Plan: Steps and Example →Money Matters · Worksheet inside
How to estimate startup costs for a business plan: one-time vs ongoing costs, a startup cost worksheet to copy, a café example, contingency and working capital.
Continued inside: Startup Costs: How to Estimate Them for Your Business Plan →