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If you are just starting out, a business plan is crucial for raising funding and can set you on the path to success. And if you’re already in business, your plan should change as you set new goals or face new challenges.

The process of planning will help you to test your ideas, refine your objectives, and focus on the operational and financial issues that are at the heart of making things happen. Taking the time to plan your business can make for a smoother start and fewer bumps along the way.

We have all the practical information you need to start writing your business plan. Here you will find the COBRA (Complete Business Reference Adviser) database, as well as resources and directories to find funding, like GrantNet – the UK’s most comprehensive database for grant and loans. We can also help you identify new opportunities – and who your competitors are – with free access to market research reports from Mintel, Datamonitor and Frost & Sullivan.