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``That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,'' said the Cat.

``I don't much care where,'' said Alice.

``Then it doesn't matter which way you go,'' said the Cat.

As a consultant, I have people ask me ``How can I increase my business?'' The answer is often easier than they think. But before figuring out how, they must decide where they want to take their business. This is why everyone in business should have a business plan, not just the people seeking venture capital.

Your business plan will be the ``road map'' of your enterprise. It will show you how to get to where you want to go. To develop a good plan, you need to write down the answers to quite a few questions.

After defining your long range goals, break them down into ten year and five year goals. Make sure they are consistent with your twenty year plan. The next step is to determine what you need to do to achieve your goals.

. Business plans often follow a general format. You can modify this one to suit your exact needs.

Executive Summary
Company Profile including mission statement that describes your business and why you are in it
Competitive Analysis
Marketing Strategy
Staff Qualifications
Financial Information
Appendices containing any additional information you would like to include
Review your plan for consistency. Is it coherent? Is it realistic?

This is your guide to your business. It will help you get what you want. Keep it updated. Change it as your goals change or as the market changes. Remember, a little planning will take you a long way.