| If you have a corporation, or plan on opening a one, | | | | always have goals and you should have a plan for |
| you should develop a business plan. A plan is an | | | | achieving those goals, no matter what age your |
| essential item for any corporation. There are many | | | | corporation is. |
| benefits that a properly developed plan can bring to | | | | Also, it is important to remember that your corporation |
| your business. Below is a short discussion regarding | | | | is always changing. As such, you may find that you |
| what a plan is and how it can help your corporation. | | | | have to change your plan. Your goals may change as |
| What is a Business Plan? | | | | other circumstances change. It is advisable that you |
| A plan is a statement of a business' goals. It also | | | | review your plan each year and update it if necessary. |
| contains information regarding how the corporation will | | | | Also, as you meet certain goals, you will want to |
| attain these goals. A proper business plan will integrate | | | | create new goals to stretch your company and to |
| the corporations' financial statements and projections | | | | help it grow. |
| as well as state the strengths and weaknesses of the | | | | Benefits of a Business Plan! |
| corporation. | | | | Of course, what is the point of creating a business |
| Getting Help Writing a Business Plan! | | | | plan if it does not provide any benefits? One of the |
| Chances are that you have little experience writing a | | | | main benefits is that a plan will memorialize your |
| plan. Fortunately, there are many resources to help | | | | corporations' goals. This will allow you to focus on your |
| you prepare an effective plan. You may want to | | | | goals, which will help your company grow. |
| consult your attorney. A corporation attorney has likely | | | | Another benefit is if your company needs financing. |
| seen many business plans and also has probably | | | | Often, when a small company needs financing, the |
| helped many clients write plans. It is worth asking your | | | | lending institution will want to see the business plan. If |
| attorney if they could provide assistance. Also, an | | | | the plan is effectively written, it is more likely that your |
| accountant or a corporation consultant may be able to | | | | company will receive the financing it needs. However, if |
| assist you in the process. | | | | your plan is poorly written, you may be denied, even if |
| Since a janitorial business is a unique company, it would | | | | you have a good corporation. |
| be wise to seek professionals that that experience | | | | Make a Plan Today! |
| writing a plan. | | | | Now that you are familiar with what a business plan is. |
| When to Create a Business Plan! | | | | You should go out and create your janitorial business |
| The best time to create a plan is when you are first | | | | plan today to help your company achieve its goals. |
| forming the corporation. However, even if your | | | | Remember, franchising is the best kept secret of the |
| corporation has been around for years, it is still | | | | 21st Century! |
| beneficial to create a plan. Your corporation should | | | | |