Comments on: Why Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Write Business Plans http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/ Quick Sprout is a digital marketing and business blog based on the experiences of an entrepreneur, Neil Patel. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:09:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Is Planning Bad for Business? | Extranet Factoring http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-88051 Is Planning Bad for Business? | Extranet Factoring Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:16:35 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-88051 [...] will have to be made on the fly and that you are going to have to rely on your intuition,” writes Neil Patel, the founder of Crazy Egg and KISSmetrics. “There is no written document that can [...] [...] will have to be made on the fly and that you are going to have to rely on your intuition,” writes Neil Patel, the founder of Crazy Egg and KISSmetrics. “There is no written document that can [...]

]]> By: Is Planning Bad for Business? http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-88021 Is Planning Bad for Business? Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:16:11 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-88021 [...] will have to be made on the fly and that you are going to have to rely on your intuition,” writes Neil Patel, the founder of Crazy Egg and KISSmetrics. “There is no written document that can [...] [...] will have to be made on the fly and that you are going to have to rely on your intuition,” writes Neil Patel, the founder of Crazy Egg and KISSmetrics. “There is no written document that can [...]

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-87921 Neil Patel Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:38:20 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-87921 Great point, I completely agree! Great point, I completely agree!

]]> By: abhishek http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-87875 abhishek Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:55:55 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-87875 I completely agree having a business plan does not guaranties success. I believe one should be open minded and try new things rather than just acting upon a plan that doesn't works. I completely agree having a business plan does not guaranties success. I believe one should be open minded and try new things rather than just acting upon a plan that doesn’t works.

]]> By: Forum http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-81611 Forum Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:23:08 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-81611 Well, again, it depends on exactly what you’re doing. Well, again, it depends on exactly what you’re doing.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-81473 Neil Patel Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:53:55 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-81473 Thanks for sharing that bud :) Thanks for sharing that bud :)

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]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-80888 Neil Patel Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:51:28 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-80888 Well, again, it depends on exactly what you're doing. Well, again, it depends on exactly what you’re doing.

]]> By: centrophenoxine http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-80834 centrophenoxine Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:01:47 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-80834 Yes, It is very necessary to have some plans before starting a business because without plan you can't achieve your goals. And every plan must in written form. Yes, It is very necessary to have some plans before starting a business because without plan you can’t achieve your goals. And every plan must in written form.

]]> By: anitha http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-80280 anitha Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:20:48 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-80280 before starting an business we have to plan first then proceed next nice article about it before starting an business we have to plan first then proceed next nice article about it

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-78503 Neil Patel Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:03:01 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-78503 I think it's funny that I rank for "i hate business plans" and it's also funny that you wrote that into google ;). I think it varies for different people who learn in different ways. If you think it helps, then I'm not going to stop you from learning. I just personally don't think its useful. I think it’s funny that I rank for “i hate business plans” and it’s also funny that you wrote that into google ;) . I think it varies for different people who learn in different ways. If you think it helps, then I’m not going to stop you from learning. I just personally don’t think its useful.

]]> By: Johnny Business http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-78385 Johnny Business Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:53:40 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-78385 Interesting article. I typed into Google something like, "I hate writing business plans" and this came up. I just basically finished ours. We're trying to raise money. I have to be honest. It was hell doing it, but I ended up learning a lot more about myself and my potential business by writing it. Using a BP template, we went through point-by-point everything that the template said to include in the plan. In the beginning, we had an investment amount in mind. After all this planning and writing, that amount has changed. And for good reason. There were all kinds of little things that we didn't originally account for. These things were revealed to us through the BP. As hard and speculative as it is, my advice would be to write it, and write it yourself. Don't let someone else do it. You need to know your business inside out, not someone else. Once you finish writing your BP, you'll be armed with a navigation tool. Something to help guide you. Interesting article. I typed into Google something like, “I hate writing business plans” and this came up. I just basically finished ours. We’re trying to raise money. I have to be honest. It was hell doing it, but I ended up learning a lot more about myself and my potential business by writing it. Using a BP template, we went through point-by-point everything that the template said to include in the plan.

In the beginning, we had an investment amount in mind. After all this planning and writing, that amount has changed. And for good reason. There were all kinds of little things that we didn’t originally account for. These things were revealed to us through the BP.

As hard and speculative as it is, my advice would be to write it, and write it yourself. Don’t let someone else do it. You need to know your business inside out, not someone else.

Once you finish writing your BP, you’ll be armed with a navigation tool. Something to help guide you.

]]> By: Business Plans Murder Entrepreneurs | 14 Clicks http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-76964 Business Plans Murder Entrepreneurs | 14 Clicks Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:01:38 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-76964 [...] Patel has 30 friends who raised venture capital and none of them had business [...] [...] Patel has 30 friends who raised venture capital and none of them had business [...]

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]]> By: 5 blogs every entrepreneur should read – My Pick « itsnoisy http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-76578 5 blogs every entrepreneur should read – My Pick « itsnoisy Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:26:38 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-76578 [...] up topics like It’s not what your employees can do for your business, it’s what you can do! or Why Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Write Business Plans amazes me. Now these topics seem very simple, but when you start a company, there are thousand [...] [...] up topics like It’s not what your employees can do for your business, it’s what you can do! or Why Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Write Business Plans amazes me. Now these topics seem very simple, but when you start a company, there are thousand [...]

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-76555 Neil Patel Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:12:36 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-76555 I agree... sometimes or even most of the time, a little planning goes a long way. And yes, it in fact does save you a lot of money. I agree… sometimes or even most of the time, a little planning goes a long way. And yes, it in fact does save you a lot of money.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-76537 Neil Patel Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:53:57 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-76537 Sure, I agree that it can't hurt you. There are just too many other important things to work on. Sure, I agree that it can’t hurt you. There are just too many other important things to work on.

]]> By: ETF Trading Alerts http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-76518 ETF Trading Alerts Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:44:41 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-76518 I agree that real experience and working things out "on the fly" give you real feedback on progress, but a little advance planning and homework is always required to avoid the rookie mistakes that can cost you a lot of cash. I agree that real experience and working things out “on the fly” give you real feedback on progress, but a little advance planning and homework is always required to avoid the rookie mistakes that can cost you a lot of cash.

]]> By: Traffic Secrets http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-76481 Traffic Secrets Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:36:43 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-76481 Actually business plan can be helpful in the long run, but I also agree that it is kind of waste of time for the current situation. But doing it, will not hurt you. Actually business plan can be helpful in the long run, but I also agree that it is kind of waste of time for the current situation. But doing it, will not hurt you.

]]> By: Business Plans Murder Entrepreneurs | JuniorBiz http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-74756 Business Plans Murder Entrepreneurs | JuniorBiz Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:51:04 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-74756 [...] Patel has 30 friends who raised venture capital and none of them had business [...] [...] Patel has 30 friends who raised venture capital and none of them had business [...]

]]> By: 10 Mistakes You’ll Make When Starting a Business | The Daily Blog Awards http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-72033 10 Mistakes You’ll Make When Starting a Business | The Daily Blog Awards Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:20:57 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-72033 [...] Everyday, you should just be working on things that are going to help make the company more profitable. And that’s it! Don’t waste your time planning for the future. [...] [...] Everyday, you should just be working on things that are going to help make the company more profitable. And that’s it! Don’t waste your time planning for the future. [...]

]]> By: 10 Mistakes You’ll Make When Starting a Business « Angel Angel Angel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-70622 10 Mistakes You’ll Make When Starting a Business « Angel Angel Angel Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:32:30 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-70622 [...] Everyday, you should just be working on things that are going to help make the company more profitable. And that’s it! Don’t waste your time planning for the future. [...] [...] Everyday, you should just be working on things that are going to help make the company more profitable. And that’s it! Don’t waste your time planning for the future. [...]

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-70551 Neil Patel Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:34:29 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-70551 Lol, maybe it's best you keep thinking that way :) Lol, maybe it’s best you keep thinking that way :)

]]> By: çizgi film seyret http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-70428 çizgi film seyret Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:58:20 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-70428 I think we are just redesigning what a business plan is or maybe I really am not sure what a business plan is. ;) I think we are just redesigning what a business plan is or maybe I really am not sure what a business plan is. ;)

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-69898 Neil Patel Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:29:29 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-69898 The problem is that people think that having one ensures success. People are only led to believe it because it's the "right thing" to do. That's not the case. The problem is that people think that having one ensures success. People are only led to believe it because it’s the “right thing” to do. That’s not the case.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-69894 Neil Patel Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:15:01 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-69894 That's right... people buy from people who are like themselves. That comes down to your rapport building skills and sales skills. That’s right… people buy from people who are like themselves. That comes down to your rapport building skills and sales skills.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-69893 Neil Patel Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:13:21 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-69893 lol, at the end of the day, that's what counts right. lol, at the end of the day, that’s what counts right.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-69889 Neil Patel Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:09:54 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-69889 Yes.... it is guessing. It's better to take action and change accordingly. Yes…. it is guessing. It’s better to take action and change accordingly.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-69888 Neil Patel Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:09:19 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-69888 The point is that as far as investors go, you can't expect them to help you just because you have one. The point is that as far as investors go, you can’t expect them to help you just because you have one.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/#comment-69887 Neil Patel Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:07:56 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1460#comment-69887 Nice, very great insight, thanks for providing that! I agree with you in the sense that you need to pull the trigger and take action and change accordingly. Nice, very great insight, thanks for providing that! I agree with you in the sense that you need to pull the trigger and take action and change accordingly.

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