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7 Lessons in Business Plans

Master Business Planning Basics in 7 Steps
By Iain Maitland
Series: TYW
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A SHORT COURSE IN BUSINESS PLANNING BASICS. 7 Lessons in Business Plans is a quick course in writing and building support for a business plan, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From research and preparation through to navigating the finances... Read More
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7 short lessons to help you write great business plans.

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A SHORT COURSE IN BUSINESS PLANNING BASICS.

7 Lessons in Business Plans is a quick course in writing and building support for a business plan, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From research and preparation through to navigating the finances and presenting the plan, you'll discover how to make a compelling case that wins support—a crucial skill for anyone who wants to advance their career.

  • Lesson 1: Understanding business plans
  • Lesson 2: Making preparatory notes
  • Lesson 3: Composing the commercial section
  • Lesson 4: Compiling the financial section
  • Lesson 5: Adding the appendices
  • Lesson 6: Submitting the business plan
  • Lesson 7: Presenting the business plan

Explore the main themes and ideas in business planning, get a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in Business Plans is your fastest route to success.

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    7 Lessons in Business Plans
    A SHORT COURSE IN BUSINESS PLANNING BASICS. 7 Lessons in Business Plans is a quick course in writing and building support for a business plan, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From research and preparation through to navigating the finances and presenting the plan, you'll discover how to make a compelling case that wins...
    By Iain Maitland
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    Out 22 Dec 2026

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399830614

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2027

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Business

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 112

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About the Author

Iain Maitland has been a professional writer since 1987. He has written over 50 books, mainly on business, and been published as far away as Russia, India, Japan, USA and Australia. He has also written for the Sunday Times, Which? and the Financial Times amongst many others.

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