Do It Yourself No Brainer Business Plan
Most people start a business on a whim. They’ll throw a bunch of stuff together, keep most of the information in their head and wing it.
Taking action is better than taking no action at all. I just have to add that creating a business plan should be part of that action taking.
NO! I’m not talking about one of those corporate style, heavy duty, venture capital business plans. Unless you need one of course.
I’m talking about a mind map, a notebook with a plan that’s stepped out, or a white board that sits on your wall. As long as you can make check boxes, add stuff, take away stuff, and keep track of everything you’ve got to do.
That’s where it really counts. Otherwise your just hoping you get everything done.
I know from experience it’s easy to get distracted without a plan at least an informal one.
Besides, once you’ve got it started you can keep track of your progress. You’ll be able to have a sense of accomplishment. And you’ll be in control of your business instead of it being in control of you.
Your business plan is similar to a map when you’re traveling from Norfolk, VA to Los Angeles, CA. Yeah, you might eventually get there following signs or the Sun, but it always helps if you have a map with you.
You know… just in case you get lost.
We sometimes tend to do that from time to time.
Your business plan, no matter what it looks like, is your compass to success. It will help you create the success online you’ve been looking for. It also makes it easier to sell your money making plan to your spouse. 
At least it does for me.
Here are a few business plan resources for you to check out if your interested in the formal type.
- http://www.businessplans.org/
- http://enterpriseforum.mit.edu/mindshare/planning/
- http://www.lib.washington.edu/business/guides/bplans.html
And that should get you going for a few years.
Yeah, there are a lot of resources in there about business plans. But remember, unless you’re going for a loan or venture capital you may not need to worry about a business plan.
I’m not accountant, lawyer, or any of that so check with them before you take my advice on a business plan.
