06-18-2004, 07:59 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Belgium
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Quote:
Originally posted by WarChild
Two years ago while living in Costa Rica, myself and a good friend came up with a dream. We wanted to build/run a resort in Costa Rica.
When we started this process, we had only a dream and a lot to learn. Largely due to the dedication and work ethic of my partner, and good friend, it's progressed to a viable and presentable offering. It's taken nearly two years to research, research some more, document and present all the facts and ideas in the form of a formal business plan.
Now we're at the stage of raising private investment. I don't know what the future holds for this particular project. If I can raise the investment, and secure bank financing, I know it will be profitable (and highly at that). If I can't raise the investment I need, I will have at least learned an awful lot. The CFO of a major US Shipyard said it best when he told me "Regardless of if this is the right opportunity for you, what you have learned along the way is invaluable".
You don't need to have an MBA to run your business in a professional and organized manner. A business plan will help you organize where you're going, as well as serve as a valuable metrics by which to judge your successes.
Here's a link I found handy along the way http://www.planware.org/bizplan.htm#6
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bussiness on GFY... bump for that! |
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