Build a business plan with the help of your employees
Find out everything you need to know about building a business plan that will engage you employees
The business planning process doesn't stop when your business is established. In fact, planning is as equally important in an ever-changing business landscape as it was when you were just starting.
Fundamentally, a business plan should describe the most critical tasks that must be completed and the time frame for completion.
Involve your employees in the planning process
For a smoother implementation process use your employees' voices to contribute to your planning process.
Utilising your workforce can:
- bring fresh ideas and perspectives
- help engage your workforce
- make it easier to implement any changes as staff will not only understand the thought behind any adjustments but will have been part of the decision process too.
Employee voice is critical to success
Read more about the importance of bringing your employees onboard and how to do this on the Fair Work Convention website.
Having a diverse workforce brings a range of perspectives and ideas. Find out more about inclusive recruitment.
Time to get started
Business Gateway has developed a business plan checklist of everything your business plan should include.
- An outline of your business, its aims and objectives and whatever products or services you provide – this is called an executive summary.
- An overview of the market in which you operate
- Who is involved in your business
- Your short term and longer-term objectives
- Your resources and any need for external funding
- Your strategies for selling your product/service
- Your strategies for marketing your product/service
- Financial forecasts
Use their checklist, how-to guide and templates to write and implement your business plan!