Business plans

Having a business plan / making a business case for your activity is crucial if you want to access finance.

A business plan is a written document that describes a business, its objectives, its strategies, the need (or market it is in) and its financial forecasts. It can help measure success as well as being a vital tool in attracting funding.

Find out how to write a business plan with guidance from GOV.UK (replaced Business Link and DirectGov websites November 2012)