Submitted by Crystal (not verified) on Thu, 03/06/2008 - 10:38am.
Jim Horan's one page business plan works and behaves pretty much like the Driveplan: "clear milestones, expected results, time required" and also strategies, tracking, and measuring, though not much on "potential hazards".
There are samples/templates online: http://www.onepagebusinessplan.com/sample_plans.html , but the book gave me loads more insight. The free template delivered new perspective when writing up a plan last month, but working through the book's worksheets this week has revealed critical blindspots, like needing a scorecard.
The single sheet result has had an amazing effect on how I approach my work. I read it every day before I start anything, and now I'm more focused, energized, and stay 100% on track.
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Seeds from the blogworld
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Jim Horan's one page business plan works and behaves pretty much like the Driveplan: "clear milestones, expected results, time required" and also strategies, tracking, and measuring, though not much on "potential hazards".
There are samples/templates online: http://www.onepagebusinessplan.com/sample_plans.html , but the book gave me loads more insight. The free template delivered new perspective when writing up a plan last month, but working through the book's worksheets this week has revealed critical blindspots, like needing a scorecard.
The single sheet result has had an amazing effect on how I approach my work. I read it every day before I start anything, and now I'm more focused, energized, and stay 100% on track.