| Business Advisors "a consulting company", provides Business, Request for Proposal (RFP) and Marketing plan research for start-ups, and small businesses. It is my personalized consulting service and our collaboration effort that will bring value to you in regards to developing your business model.
There are a number of websites that charge one set minimal fee to write your entire business plan, if time and cost are a concern rather than content this would probably be the best solution for you. However, if content is a concern to you then it would be in your best interest to simply write your own plan. The reason is that a plan that is tailored to your specific business needs is a well thought out plan that shares your expert knowledge in your field and depending on your field could be time consuming, but well worth it. Your involvement in the process is essential in preparing a plan that will actually become a useful tool in developing your business.
A Business Plan and Marketing Plan is a living document that should be measured periodically, then revised as needed to fit your current business needs. The RFP is a document written in anticipation of a government bid and should be written and revised according to the needs of your client because it is specific to that client. Reasons why you would benefit from having a business, RFP or marketing plan and Advisor include:
Business Plan
- To have a strategic written plan specific to your business.
- To define:
- Who are you? Who are your customers, stakeholders, and competitors?
- What are your goals?
- When – timelines?
- Where – location?
- What is your mission?
- What are your strengths?
- What are you weaknesses?
- How do you differentiate and what makes you unique?
- To determine cost of doing busines.
- To determine marketing mix (known as the 4 P's - Product, Price, Place and Promotion) or price of a service.
- To evaluate and develop new ideas.
- To plan and manage growth.
- To set standards, processes, then metrics (measurement).
- To raise capital to fund your business needs .
- If you are trying to secure a loan or line of credit then you will need to ask the lender what is required because some lenders do not require a business plan or a less detailed version for certain amounts. Financials are always important to a bank. Banks generally do not loan funds to start-ups, unless you have an acceptable credit rating and can prove that you have the ability to pay back the loan. If you have an existing business, then you will need at least 2 prior years and current year financials as in Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet. Tax returns are usually accepted if there are no financial reports to give. Personal financial information is always required for a start-up and may even be required for an existing business. Forecasting the future is most likely a requirement regardless of whether or not you have to write a business plan; all required criteria is determined by who is lending the money.
- All other sources will most likely want a plan; however ask them what is required of you after you made the decision of where to get your funding. "Keys To The Vault" is an excellent book on investors it puts it all into prospective.
Request for Proposal (RFP) Plan
- To bid for a government contract.
- To have a strategically written proposal to market your business.
- To define:
- Who are you? Who are your customers, stakeholders, and competitors?
- What are your goals?
- When – timelines?
- Where – location?
- What is your mission?
- What are your strengths?
- What are you weaknesses?
- How do you differentiate and what makes you unique?
- To determine cost of doing business.
- To determine marketing mix or price of a service.
- To set standard, process, then metrics.
Marketing Plan
- To have a written strategic marketing plan specific to your business.
- To determine cost usually on a specific marketing campaign.
- To conduct research on your target customer.
- To define a clear and consistent method to reach your target customer.
- To educate your target customer and business stakeholders on the benefits of your product or services (value proposition).
- To determine marketing mix or price of a service.
- To set standards, processes, then metrics.
- To determine the best advertising and marketing mix for your business.
Business Advisor
The price of my consulting service is $40 per hour; click here if you are interested and it will take you where you need to go to fill out the form.
Business Advisors "a consulting company", is a sole proprietorship. I am located in Austin, TX and registered in Travis County since August 2003.
It is my mission to be your "Business Advisor". I will provide the research, you will provide the vision, and together we will build a solid roadmap of your future. The end result of our collaboration will be a personalized business solution that will fit your needs.
Leah E. Curry, MBA in Business Management
lcurry@4bizadvisor.com or (512) 567-8918
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