Review of The One Page Business Plan, Financial Services Edition (Paperback)

I was privileged enough to review an advanced copy. What a great book! Jim Horan is getting better. This is his fourth book in the series and I believe the best one. It differs from his other books, spending more time on evaluating your present practice through a self-assessment section. It also includes a "sage-advice" section from other financial planners. Both were valued additions. The last book, One Page Business Plan for Non-Profits had 117 pages. This one has 100 pages. At first, I felt it was short sample plans, therefore lacking in content. However, in true "Horan" fashion, he has forced you to write your plan, not copy others. His accompanying CD has several great tools for you to use and of course, The One Business Plan template. The highest compliment I can give though is that this book makes YOU write the plan.

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This edition of the One Page Business Plan Series, The One Page Business Plan - Financial Services Edition, is specifically tailored to professionals in insurance, investment and related industries. Includes tools, templates and examples both in the book and on CD. Easy to complete assessments let you easily learn what's working in your business and what's not!

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Review of The One Page Business Plan for Non-Profit Organizations (Paperback)

First, I'm so glad in your introduction that you directly address non-profits current need to put business savvy and structure under their social goal orientation.I think this is not a pervasive perspective yet and it really needs to be to improve non-profit success in these days of leaner funding sources.

Strategies, Action Plans, Objectives - looks like you did a good job of translating the business OPBP version over, especially in these 3 more challenging areas.

The assessments starting on page 25, including a personal assessment (yes!!!), are wonderful and provide critical information for adjusting strategies and operational action planning.I think this is a really strong element of the book.People in organizations often don't know how to approach assessing themselves honestly.

Really liked your "Components of a Successful Non-Profit" page - brings it all together.


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The edition of the One Page Business Plan Series has been specifically designed for Non-Profits. If you are responsible for founding or managing a non-profit organization... this bookwas written just for you! Now you can easily write a draft plan on a single page inless than two hours. Thousands of non-profits have already successfully written andimplemented One Page Plans with this simple and effective planning methodology.This special version of The One Page Business Plan has been called "The OnePage Promise" because it helps directors, boards, management and volunteersclearly define and live up to their promises at organizational, departmental, projectand program levels... all in fast, easy to communicate and actionable terms!

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Review of The One Page Business Plan for the Creative Entrepreneur (Paperback)

I had seen this book around but hadn't purchased because I didn't think aone-page business plan, even if possible, could be of any practicaluse.

I have been involved in several successful startups and have done afair bit of business planning. I had even won prestigious awards for it.Currently I am involved in another startup, Worldlingo.com, an internetstartup focused on language translation.

So what changed my mind - whydid I purchase it?

I saw the author speak and he made a lot of sense, soI thought I had better get his book and check it out once and for all. Ifhalf of what he said was right - this one page business plan was going tobe a big help.

It so happened I had a long 14 hour flight in front of meand took the book along to read. Its friendly style, graphics, and plaingood sense (frankly the book is more like a kids coloring book then atraditional business planning book) enticed me to do the exercises as Iwent (which I never usually do). Answering the questions for my businessand me.

Not only had I finished the book by the end of the flight, but Ialso had time to type up the final product on my laptop. I guess havingalready done a full blown traditional business plan for the businesshelped.

I have to say I was feeling pretty pleased with what I hadproduced. I felt more focused and had a much clearer picture of what themost important things were that needed to be achieved next.

But the mostthrilling part was when I tabled it our staff meeting - they loved it. Theycould clearly see where we were heading, what we had to achieve, and itgave them a clear framework in which they could make the many decisionsthey have to make everyday.

The language translation business has beenaround for centuries, but the opportunities for it on the internet arechanging and evolving very fast. This one page business plan is easy andquick to update, and the staff can quickly understand any refinements toour goals.

But actions speak louder than words, since I have purchasedanother 10 copies to give away to my product managers (so they can do aplan for their products) and the CEOs of other businesses I am involvedin.

I think the one page business plan is a great management tool thatwill have a very positive effect on our business. I am already seeing thebenefits.

I guess the joke was on me.

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The Fastest, Easiest Way to Write a Business Plan

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Review of The One Page Business Plan for the Professional Consultant (Paperback)

As a marketing coach/consultant I have found it difficult to wrap my arms around a plan to attain your goals, but the One Page Business Plan for Consultants made the process effortless!The process is is simple, solid, practical and progressive.The questionnaires are thought provoking and useful beyond the Plan itself.The One Page Plan for Consultants can help those just starting out or those like me who have been in business for awhile and needed a more focused plan.Not only will you have an excellent roadmap to attain your goals, but will also leave the process with more clarity as well.I highly recommend this book.

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This book eliminates all the excuses for not having a business plan! If you are a proprietor of know-how… this book was written for you! Now you can write a draft plan on a single page in less than two hours. In fact, we've done most of the hard work for you... using The One Page Plan® methodology, you'll never again have to start with a blank page. You get proven templates and examples that reflect industry best practices. Also inside are easy assessments that let you quickly discover what's working in your practice and what's not!

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