Archive for the ‘Business Development Process’ category

Where to Find Loans UK Business Development

August 13th, 2011

Getting a business development loan can be difficult in Britain in the current economic climate. This article looks at the main sources of business development loans and how to access the type of funding.

Bank Support

The main starting point for most businesses when thinking about raising any kind of loan, including those for business development, is to approach their bankers.

Banks will normally be seeking some form of security to back up a loan of any size to an owner managed business or SME. If sufficient security can be provided and the bank is satisfied with the proposed plan and projections then this sort of funding should still be available from most banks. » Read more: Where to Find Loans UK Business Development

The Business Development Process

February 1st, 2011

Starting a new business is far more than simply hanging a sign out and waiting for customers to pour through the door and I’m sure anyone willing to invest in a new venture is well aware of this fact. What you may not be aware of is the intricacies of what is needed to complete the process.

Most entrepreneurs who are planning a new venture first look to the business plan as the initial step. While the business plan is critical for the success of the new venture, it is not the first step in the process. We must first look at the business development process itself.

The process is not static. What I mean by that is it is not something you do up front and then you’re done. It is an ongoing process that will take on many forms in the life of your business. In a new business development it is a visionary process, in which a direction for the venture can be identified and a systematic and orderly processes can be established as part of the overall business plan. » Read more: The Business Development Process