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Monthly Archives: May 2009

Insider to Insider: Mami Ogata, Owner of Botanical Art Design

This week’s insider was referred to me by Kelly Simants of Sweet Pea Events.  Kelly loves Botanical Art Design in Dallas, Texas for their fresh and modern approach to wedding flowers.  Owner Mami Ogata has always had a keen attachment to nature having spent her younger years living in the Japanese countryside and near the...

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Writing Your Business Plan, Step 12: Appendices

Today, we are working on the final piece of your business plan: The Appendices.  Here is where you can give your Plan a little more oomph.
You may want to include more information about your business.  This is particularly important if you are seeking financing from a bank or investors.  These are usually additional information which...

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Writing Your Business Plan, Step 11: Financial Plan (Future)

Today we are writing the last part of the Financial Plan: The Projection.  A projection, or forecast, is written as a goal-setting tool for the financial future of your business.  It serves as an estimate of your company’s ability to be profitable.  It is great information for potential financiers of your business, and a great...

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Writing Your Business Plan, Step 10: Financial Plan (History)

We are in the final section of the Business Plan, the Financial Plan. You’ll recall that we have broken down the financial plan into 3 parts:

Preparation (what to prepare before writing the financial plan)
History (looking back on the finances of your business)
Future (looking forward on the finances of your business)

Last Thursday in preparation for...

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Insider to Insider: Barbie Hull, Owner of Barbie Hull Photography

There are few people in the world as energetic and positive as Barbie Hull.  I first met her a few years ago through BNI (Business Networking International).  She is a SUPER networker.  If you want to connect with someone, tell Barbie.  She can make it happen.  These days, Babs and I are partners in Get...

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