Useful Links

Application Insight
www.applicationinsight.com - software development.

Business Link
www.businesslink.gov.uk - Practical advice for business from the Government.

Business Plan Writer
www.businessplanwriter.co.uk - software to help you write your business plan.

HM Revenue & Customs
www.hmrc.gov.uk - the people who collect the bulk of UK tax revenues.

RISE (Regional Infrastructure in Social Enterprise)
www.rise-sw.co.uk - the voice for South West (in the UK) social enterprise.

Social Enterprise Coalition
www.socialenterprise.org.uk - national umbrella organisation for social enterprises in the UK.

Home Learning Business & Marketing Courses
Home Learning Business & Marketing Courses - a learning resource that offers a range of business and marketing home study courses.

Social Enterprise Outcomes Ltd
www.socialenterpriseoutcomes.co.uk - consultancy services, particularly regarding social enterprise.

Things to bear in mind
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Starting a business plan can be a daunting experience, so bear in mind the following points.

  1. Be very clear on what your business plan is for
  2. Make sure you know who will be reading it
  3. Don't be wooly - be specific, use evidence
  4. Nothing fancy, use simple, plain language
  5. Make it clear if something is confidential
  6. Do not 'pad out' your business plan
  7. Proof-read your business plan before releasing it

Full article on the Business Plan Writer Blog