Business Plan
Quick Answer
What is Business Plan?
A business plan is the document describing what the business does, who buys, what it costs and how it makes money.
Business Plan explained
Funders read the numbers first: 12-month cash-flow forecast, then the story. SEDA offers free help with business plans for small businesses.
Who it applies to: Anyone seeking funding or planning seriously.
Cost: Free to write; SEDA assists free.
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Official source: Gov.za
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