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Business planning

A business plan is a formal statement of a set of business goals, the reasons why they are believed attainable, and the plan for reaching those goals.

Many startups & early stage businesses require expert assistance in business planning and strategy issues to ensure that their business fulfils its potential. For this reason, EMIN has introduced the Business Voucher Scheme which provides small and medium-sized businesses - who are members of the EMIN network - with access to professional business advice.

A Business Voucher has an approximate worth of £200 and entitles the holder to 2 hours of free business advice from EMIN Corporate Member & Business Planning specialist, Anderson Locke.

Eligibility
This is a free service for businesses located within one of the EMIN business centres. However, Business Centre Managers have a limited number of Business Vouchers which they distribute at their discretion. For more details, please contact your Business Centre Manager.

The current Scheme will run until March 2010.

How to get a voucher
Send an email to info@emincubation.co.uk explaining the kind of advice you require or, alternatively, contact your Business Centre Manager.

Providing you are eligible, you will given a voucher which you will be able to redeem against 2 hours of free business advice.

 

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Browse our sample business plan library which contains over 100 real business plans created with Business Plan Pro.

 

 

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Evaluate your business idea

How do you know if your business concept is any good? Use these free online assessments to find out.

  • WIN²
    WIN² is a practical web-based process for evaluating the market potential of business ideas, devices, products, services and technologies. Developed in the UNIEI, it focuses largely on commercial feasibility.

  • VentureNavigator
    Evaluate your idea with VentureNavigator, a free online service designed to help small businesses and start-ups. It offers an impartial assessment of a business & provides tailored feedback on key areas such as business viability and investment readiness.

  • Free Biz Plan Assessment Tool (SAT-Light)
    Use the business plan “Self Assessment Tool” (SAT) to get an expert on-line validation of the completeness of your business plan. For a quick assessment you should opt for the SAT-Light.

 

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