I wonder if anyone has experience in writing business plans who could give me some help and advice or point me in the right direction?? This is all new to my husband and I and we need to move fast.

Thanks in advance

Hayley

I'd consult an accountant if you have no idea how to go about it, especially if it is to apply for a bank loan :)

Daisy

You could check your local council for service they have to encourage start-up business. This is the link to my local council. They have loads of information, spread sheets, business plans etc. I'm using it to plan ahead then will get an accountant to go over it with me.

I got one from my local business gateway and have the template which I could e-mail to you but I'm going on holiday tonight and won't be back until the 7th of March if you can wait that long. 

There's many a sites online to help you and offer templates :) 

/good luck with it is all I can say! :D

Thankyou everyone.........this is all so scary

Business Link were a great help to me

There's loads of help out there so don't be afraid to ask, you may also be able to get grants/loans for business start up :D  So go for it!!

You won't forget the things you try - only those you wished you'd done!

Good Luck!

Many of the banks, before you open up a business account, will give you a CD to make a business plan from.  It is worth shopping around if only to get some ideas.