Reasons a Business Would Prepare a Business Plan Q1 Explain what is meant by a business plan.
Q2 Cathal wanted to start a new business, but a bank refused to lend him the finance required. He decided to go to his Local Enterprise Office to get help in writing a business plan. With his new plan, Cathal was able to secure a loan, and start his business.
(i) Based on the information above, outline the main reason Cathal prepared a business plan.
(ii) Outline two other reasons a business would prepare a business plan. 1.
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Q3 (i) Besides helping with a business plan, outline one other way a Local Enterprise Office (LEO) can help a person starting a new business.
Q3 (ii) Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) are run by the government to assist entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses to get off the ground and grow.
Outline one benefit for the government of providing services through LEOs.