Beyond the business plan : 10 principles for new venture explorers /
"A new way of approaching start-ups which encourages a more flexible plan that allows for uncertainty and change Business plans do not allow for the unexpected. Often written at the outset of a new business proposal, there is little room for change or learning from experience once the venture...
| Main Author: | Bridge, Simon. |
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| Other Authors: | Hegarty, Cecilia. |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Institution: | Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Negeri Perak |
| Library: | Main Library |
| Record Id / ISBN-0: | ppap.50202 / 9781137332868 (hardback) |
| Online Public Access Catalog: | Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Negeri Perak |
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Table of Contents:
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- PART I - WHY LOOK BEYOND THE BUSINESS PLAN
- 1. The purpose of this book
- 2. Business plans - why are they advocated?
- 3. Are business plans appropriate?
- 4. Business plans are not the only option
- 5. Enterprise and exploration
- 6. A guide for explorers?
- PART II - THE TEN PRINCIPLES
- 7. The starting point: understanding how to explore
- 8. Principle 1 - An enterprise is a means not an end
- 9. Principle 2 - Don't commit more than you can afford to lose
- 10. Principle 3 - Start from where you are
- 11. Principle 4 - Carry out reality checks and make appropriate plans
- 12. Principle 5 - The only reliable test is a real one
- 13. Principle 6 - Get started and get some momentum
- 14. Principle 7 - Accept uncertainty
- 15. Principle 8 - Look for opportunities
- 16. Principle 9 - Build and use social capital
- 17. Principle 10 - Acquire the relevant skills
- 18. Following the Principles
- PART III - SEEKING A BALANCED PERSPECTIVE
- 19. Striking a balance
- 20. Comparing approaches
- 21. Some reflections and implications
- 22. Postscript - The relevance of exploring
- PART IV - FURTHER INFORMATION.