Surrey Business Club

Business Plans - The Real Story

Figures show that over 90% of small businesses never produce a business plan, despite being told many times how important it is. The reasons for this range from not knowing what a business plan actually is to believing you only need one if you want to ask the bank for some money!

This presentation hopes to show the other side of the business plan - why it is a vital part of running your business.

We shall look at:

• The key elements of a business plan
  
• What questions you need to ask yourself
  
• Examples of research that may be needed
  
• The perils of not producing a plan
  
• What to do once you have written it
  

By the end of the evening you should have a clear idea of why a business plan is so important - and why you should update it each year!

Our speaker is Derek Williamson, of G & Co Accountants in Molesey, Surrey.
Derek is a very experienced businessman and amongst other posts is also Chairman of Elmbridge Business Network, Chairman of the North Surrey branch of The Federation of Small Businesses and a Director of Surrey Chambers of Commerce.

The evening begins with a casual networking buffet from 7.00 to 7.30pm, followed by the main presentation from approx. 7.40 to 8.30pm. You are encouraged to join in and ask questions to get the most out of this interactive event.