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QFF With 12 years of work experience in a bank, an MBA specializing in Social Impact, and the founder of Horizon Business Plans. Discusses the benefit…
QFF With 12 years of work experience in a bank, an MBA specializing in Social Impact, and the founder of Horizon Business Plans. Discusses the benefit…
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14 minutes
Released:
Sep 8, 2022
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, Rob Cameron interviews Andrew Wilson, the Founder of Horizon Business Plans, based in Greater Melbourne, Australia. Andrew is a business plan writer; he helps businesses write professional business plans. From his 12 years’ worth of work experience in a bank. Andrew confidently shares the secrets and importance of writing a documented professional business plan, the things to look for, and how to put the best foot forward to a funder. He said, “sometimes, the journey of going through the planning process is more important than the result and the end plans themselves.” This Cast Covers: Benefits of having a documented business plan. The importance of setting the direction where the business is heading. The clarity business planning brings to each different component. Different types of business plans. A business plan is like a business CV. How to use a business plan template. The significance of data/proof in business plans. Being realistic with the numbers in a business plan. Getting external help from a business plan writer. Links: Andrew's LinkedIn Horizon Business Plans Additional Resources: Hurdle: The Book on Business Planning by Tim Berry Quotes: “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” —Andrew Wilson. “It's almost like a business CV, to help your audience understand the fundamentals of why it’s in business, what the business does, and why it’s equipped to run this business.” — Andrew Wilson. “It's really important to set the direction, for your business.” — Andrew Wilson. “Business planning is one of those things that, people often feel that it's like a big mountain to climb.” — Andrew Wilson. “If you're looking for funding and need to write a business plan, I would suggest do start with a template.” — Andrew Wilson. Music from https://filmmusic.io “Cold Funk” by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com. License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Released:
Sep 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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