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How to Write a Good Business Plan
- snprbob86 17y agoIt seems like the theme of this article is "be honest and self critical". That sounds pretty reasonable, but I'd be interested in hearing anecdotes from HN/YC-ers in the absence of hard evidence. Anyone care to share?
- andrewljohnson 17y agoI've written business plans that have raised a lot of money, won grant applications for my business plan type writing, and I'll tell you the honest truth. It's pretty much impossible to write a good business plan. Business plans are by nature boring. What you can do is write well, follow general business plan guidelines, and be writing about a good idea. But that's the best you can do. A good business plan won't get you very far in my experience, and you won't get funding based on a good business plan. A business plan is sort of like business cards. You need it, but it won't make or break the game as long as you spell everything right.
- ssharp 17y agoGet real. Don't write one. Make a job board. Sell a book.