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We have discussed this before several weeks ago but I wanted to bring out a couple more things about the importance of a business plan when you start out your donut business. The business plan of your doughnut business is how investors will see your company if you need them. It also includes your marketing operations and sales process. It is the blueprint of your business.

When you meet what the committees that runs at fairs and festivals in your area or other areas, or you are trying to negotiate a lease for your donut shop, is your business plan that would do most of the talking. Your business plan will let everyone know your projected sales and expenses and what you plan to achieve with your business. You can also look at this later to see if you are actually realizing the goals you have set out in your donut business plan. In your business plan you will also want to take note of who your competition is, this is something that we did not mention before. We will do a blog post about competition and how it relates to your donut business in the next several weeks. Competition is an important factor in how much money you make. But I think everyone knows that, they just don't think about it when they open up their business.

Your business plan will give you focus on your development. It will also provide a logical framework for which you to work and establish goals for your company. Your donut business plan will provide information to investors, banks and shareholders if you decide to go that route. As we have mentioned before, it also will let you know how well you are doing as you move forward in your business.

Not having a business plan, is like driving somewhere you have never been, without a roadmap. Is never a good idea to start or operate a business without a business plan. It is no exception for your doughnut shop, be smart and develop a business plan. The time it takes now to write one will save you a lot of headaches later.