Why Do I need a Business Plan?

  Its a great idea to start a business of your own. The next step is getting the start-up money to move forward. Most try to start a business without a proper Business Plan. A good Business Plan will have everything you want in it. 

 The Write Plan, LLC Business Plans are written for the specific purpose of acquiring financing. Lenders and investors evaluating request for financing require them.  A Business Plan done properly will help in the tracking of your business as it builds by analyzing the current situation of the market niche your product or service is in.  Also, it allows you to see the future of your business in the next three to five years - this is a reason why even small businesses should have a Business Plan!

Placing your policies in an Employee Handbook form is essential because it serves as a guide or road map for making certain that the fundamental policies, behaviors, vision, and mission statement of your company are very clear to all employees. Also, this document will communicate to your employees the expectations they are to adhere too. This will help you as a business reduce risk associated with litigation proceedings. The sections of an Employee Handbook can be information taken from Policies and Procedures in order to make a more complete document for the employees to follow. Usually after the first review an employer may ask the employee to sign a document contained within to acknowledge they read and understand the document.
 

What happens if the Employee Handbook is not followed?

Inconsistent treatment of employees
 

If the people supervising employees do not follow the guidelines in an Employee Handbook in a consistent manner then there is a chance claims of unfair treatment or discrimination can occur.
 

Unintended Promises

Creates implied contracts resulting in annoyed employees and/or legal claims.

Outdated

Unless reviewed and updated on a consistent manner the Employee Handbook can fall out of compliance with what the company believes in AND THE LAW!  

Before a user manual is started the technical writers at The Write Plan, LLC work with the client by understanding who the targeted audience is, their knowledge in the subject, and how the manual will be used to help them in their workplace. Also, because of our experience it will take us much less time than for your company to create the content.

A proper manual needs to be detailed enough to help identifying problems and then guide through a process of steps what can be completed to prevent such errors.
 

A good manual will:

• explain the problem being solved
• present the concept and      specifications, not only the features
• provide more information than is really needed so the user should be able to perform the tasks without      asking for help 
• make the reader enjoy the information presented to them
• communicate the proper use of the product to the end user
• show your product is a valuable asset

The Write Plan, LLC uses the newest software applications such as CorelDraw, MS Office, Adobe product line, etc. for all your document needs!

A written Procedure / Work Instruction is a guide in steps that helps the reader through a task.
 

Purpose
 

At The Write Plan, LLC we work with the personnel who will use the Procedure / Work Instructions. It is imperative to know what your writing is to do. Who is the information geared towards? What are they to do after reading the information?
 

If you can't answer these questions then how do you expect the information to be followed?

Conveying the information

A defined set of steps in the voice and clarity of the reader at a level of understanding is key. It is often good to look at what you are writing from the readers stance. How do you verify that the information you want them to remember will stick?  

What does this mean to your company
 

If you are confused, not able to communicate in the voice of the reader, or just don't have the time then contact The Write Plan, LLC for help!
 

If you have been in a situation of growth it is more than likely your procedures and systems have not, putting you at risk! 

Companies require employees to utilize a variety of tools to get their jobs done. With technology ever changing it is important the business and everyone employed by the business remain up-to-speed to be most productive.

If you are looking for enhancements to your existing training and development material, then The Write Plan, LLC can help you!

The Write Plan, LLC customizes ALL training and development material based on client needs. Our writers create resources that are easily understood using clear writing, visuals, easy-to-understand graphs and/or charts. We focus on what participants need to know and finding ways to hold their attention while being user-friendly.

We design training material to teach and for reference!
 

After conducting an interview to determine what your specific industry and workplace needs are we may:

1. Review Written Documentation

Review relevant job descriptions, other operating and procedural manuals, periodicals, reports, etc. in order to assess the employees listening, speaking, reading, and writing levels in this position.

2.   Readability Review

Review the reading level of company materials already in existence for determination of whether company materials should be simplified, employees should be trained, or both.

   3.   Observation

Observe employees currently performing the job for better a better understanding of what they do in order to write more precise training material for future employees doing the same job.

   4.   Interviews

· Identify employee needs from the individual doing such work and their supervisors for better clarity.

   5.   Questionnaires

Employees, supervisors, and managers complete questionnaires regarding the job responsibilities and the specific skills needed to perform the job successfully.

 A Request for Proposal (RFP) is primarily a sales document, it MUST present the best possible picture. Also, a Request for Proposal (RFP) is an invitation for contractors / suppliers through bidding to submit a proposal for a service.
 

Well written Request for Proposal's (RFP's) reflect the short and long term objectives of a business often providing key information upon which suppliers are able to offer matching perspectives. Writing style, quality of graphic reproduction, and content may have some sort of effect on the team evaluating the proposal. When searching for individuals capable of writing/editing material that strive under pressure situations is essential.
 

Synergism
 

If the Request for Proposal (RFP) is not completed in a cohesive manner from one section to another they tend to fail in their purpose. Causes for this can be due to the fact that many individuals, organizations, and departments add input to the proposal.

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When price and a delivery date for products and/or supplies is concerned a Request for Quotation (RFQ) is more often suggested for use instead of a Request for Proposal (RFP) even though both documents are very similar in nature.
 

The first section is called the "Organizational Overview" because it usually describes the background information of the company sending out the Request for Quotation (RFQ).

 The next section is called the "Required Deliverables". This section describes the completed product.

 The third and final section is called the "Assumptions and Agreements" section because it contains the terms, process used for approval, submission deadline, and any other information deemed necessary from the requestor.
 

Criteria

• does not exceed 20 pages in length
• includes a letter of transmittal
• a drawing of the completed product
• a parts list
• quantities
• delivery dates and conditions

 We understand how difficult it is to write the content for your website. Writing for the web is different than a standard letter and therefore must be structured for this purpose Your website is going to be read by potentially millions of people rather than a specific target audience because they are seeking information.

 If they can not, easily, find what they are looking for they will search another site!

You have many great ideas, but no way of getting there. The Write Plan, LLC can help you organize the clutter by developing a clear strategic plan for the entire company or a department.
 

Every company is different and we know that. Therefore, we will design a strategic plan that meets your budget and time-frame. The Write Plan, LLC wants to make sure we have enough time for research , brainstorming, analyzing, and documenting our findings, usually 60-90 days for completion.
 

Within those 60-90 days we will work closely with you by asking such questions as:

· What is your business model?

· What are your major revenue streams?

· Who are present and future customers and what will make them decide to purchase from you?

· How will you gain new customers?

· What marketing and/or sales channels can be developed?

· Competition? - Present and Potential.

· Barriers to entry?

· Milestones?

The three (3) areas we will cover are scope, positioning and goals:

SCOPE
Refers to the choice of services and/or products a company wants to offer. In order to make this determination we will work with you on understanding what the company should offer to its customers and geographic location.

POSITIONING
How will your company be different than the competition?

GOALS
Specific in time and extent.

Although this process may sound simple, in reality it is not!

  The Write Plan, LLC can design a newsletter with you by creating a custom template related to your company's identity to help you met your objectives. An effective newsletter will meet these objectives in many ways such as:

Communication. A newsletter is an excellent way for periodic communication.
Regular communication with you customer is a must!

Image. Build a positive image for your company and products/services.
Newsletters help this happen!

Recognition. By keeping your name in front of customers and potential prospects.
Newsletters EXCEED other forms of communication!

· Interest. Develop interest in upgrades, additional products/services, NEW products/services and add-ons.
Examples and illustrations - perfect for a newsletter!

People. Inaugurate new people from your business.
Highlight them in the newsletter, many benefits!

Introduction. Introduce new ideas, applications or methods.
Show how to use in your newsletter!

Cross sell. Memories are short.

Remind customers and potential prospects about all your products/services!

· Edge over competition.
A well written and designed newsletter can help do that!

Customer retention. Explain to your customers how to gain the most from your products or services.
Reinforce features and benefits - if increasing retention of these customers is important then a newsletter is a PRIME BENEFIT and should help!

What is the process for putting together a newsletter for my business?
The Write Plan, LLC consultant will work with you by gathering information about what you want to accomplish. During this process the consultant will gain an understanding of your objectives and operations to see how the project can "fit-in" to the goals of the business.
 

As the project develops we will review the work in progress with you - you are involved from the beginning! Once a formal draft is completed the consultant shall submit the material to you in order to review, comment and correct as necessary. After your review we both discuss, make changes, listen to your feedback and refine the material to a point that is satisfactory.

Every client is different and have different needs, vision and objectives. Therefore, though the questions may be the same to every client the specific objectives are not.
 

Some of the questions may be:

· What do you want done?

· What is it that you are trying to accomplish?

· What makes these things difficult?

· Where do you fit within your market?

· How, presently, do you communicate with the market?

 Good press is essential to growing a successful business and fundamental to the marketing process is starting with making sure your communications infrastructure is in place and knowing how to reach your audience. The Write Plan, LLC Marketing and Public Relations services are tailored for the small business owner challenged with how to position your products, services and ideas. The Write Plan, LLC can help you implement your plans by creating the initiatives for going to market in a professional, consistent manner which includes:
 

Press Kit Development and Release
Sales and Marketing Materials
Corporate Communications
Corporate Identity
Advertising
Media Relations 

Networking