How to Write a Good Business Plan

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Post by augustus » Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 10:30 PM UTC

How to Write a Good Business Plan
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Re: How to Write a Good Business Plan

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Post by snprbob86 » Sun, Jun 21, 2009, 11:21 PM UTC

It seems like the theme of this article is "be honest and self critical".

That sounds pretty reasonable, but I'd be interested in hearing anecdotes from HN/YC-ers in the absence of hard evidence. Anyone care to share?

Re: How to Write a Good Business Plan

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Post by andrewljohnson » Mon, Jun 22, 2009, 4:49 AM UTC

I've written business plans that have raised a lot of money, won grant applications for my business plan type writing, and I'll tell you the honest truth.

It's pretty much impossible to write a good business plan. Business plans are by nature boring. What you can do is write well, follow general business plan guidelines, and be writing about a good idea. But that's the best you can do.

A good business plan won't get you very far in my experience, and you won't get funding based on a good business plan. A business plan is sort of like business cards. You need it, but it won't make or break the game as long as you spell everything right.

Re: How to Write a Good Business Plan

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Post by ssharp » Mon, Jun 22, 2009, 2:50 PM UTC

Get real. Don't write one. Make a job board. Sell a book.