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How to Make a Business Plan [Video]

You have a business idea, but where to from here? Time to plan. Creating a business plan is no walk in the park, but having one will give you foresight to make the best decisions for your new business. In this video we’ll outline what’s needed to make a business plan. A business plan can be a simple one-pager or a comprehensive document packed full of all the crucial details. It breaks down what makes your idea unique, analyses your research and explains the ins and outs of your money. Once completed, you’ll consider this to be your ultimate business tool moving forward. With everything out of your head and onto the page, you’ll be one step closer from your business being conceptual to becoming a reality.Steps in the video:00:00 – Introduction 00:11 – What is a business plan?00:39 – Helpful links00:56 – Business breakdown01:56 – Financial breakdown02:42 – PersonnelLink to one-page & comprehensive business plan templates: https://www.xero.com/nz/templates/business-plan-template/Check out more guides and info here: https://www.xero.com/nz/resources/small-business-guides/how-to/how-to-start-a-business/Xero is beautiful accounting software for small businesses and their advisors. See your cashflow in real-time with online accounting, invoicing, payroll, billing & banking. Just login and see the difference. Sign up for a free trial at: https://www.xero.com/signup/?utm_campaign=How_to_start_a_businessLooking for Xero reviews? Watch Xero Customer Stories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL73231574E8157A85Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/xero.accounting/Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/xeroFollow us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/xeroSubscribe to our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/XeroOnlineAccountingFor Xero product support please visit: http://central.xero.comThese videos are intended as a general guide only. Please consider what is best for your business. If you require further information specific to your business needs, please speak to your professional advisor/s

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The Secret to Starting a Business [Video]

Looking to start a business? As you can probably guess, starting a business doesn’t happen overnight. For new businesses to have the best chance of success you need to put the time in and do things the right way. In this video we break down one of the first and most important steps, research.Before you can start a business you need to understand three key things, the market, your customers and your competition. Laying out this crucial groundwork will not only give you the knowledge you need to start your business but also help you to keep that research mindset moving forward, so you stay one step ahead and continue to do beautiful business.Steps in the video:00:00 – Introduction 00:27 – Market research00:42 – Customer research01:12 – Competitor researchCheck out more guides and info here: https://www.xero.com/nz/resources/small-business-guides/how-to/how-to-start-a-business/Looking for Xero reviews? Watch Xero Customer Stories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL73231574E8157A85Xero is beautiful accounting software for small businesses and their advisors. See your cashflow in real-time with online accounting, invoicing, payroll, billing & banking. Just login and see the difference. Sign up for a free trial at: https://www.xero.com/signup/?utm_campaign=How_to_start_a_businessLooking for Xero reviews? Watch Xero Customer Stories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL73231574E8157A85Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/xero.accounting/Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/xeroFollow us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/xeroSubscribe to our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/XeroOnlineAccountingFor Xero product support please visit: http://central.xero.comThese videos are intended as a general guide only. Please consider what is best for your business. If you require further information specific to your business needs, please speak to your professional advisor/s