Here’s a simple, four-step plan for developing a one- (maybe two-) page strategic plan that you’ll actually use to focus your efforts. 1. Create a no more than three-year outlook.

Round 1: 15th January 2012: SGEC kickoff - online application system becomes available 30th January 2012: Deadline for teams to submit a one-page business plan 16th February 2012: Applicants are ...

1. A one-page business plan This brief, simplified document summarizes your business goals and introduces your concept to potential investors, who may not have time to fully digest a lengthy document.

If you're a new entrepreneur, developing a business plan can be intimidating, and you may also be prone to making some common errors that business owners tend to make on their first plan.