176: Writing a Pet Business Plan [Behind Closed Doors Series]

What’s a business plan, and do you need one?!  No matter what stage of business you’re in, if you don’t have a concrete business plan mapped out, let’s get to work! 💪 Candace recently got back into business planning mode to secure funding for her newest venture– Dante & Dory’s, a pet retail destination opening soon in Galesburg, IL! This podcast series, Behind Closed Doors: Building a Pet Destination, takes you behind the scenes of EVERY step of Candace’s journey. In this update, she’s spilling the tea on how she crafted a 20 page business plan to wow the banks and get REAL about what her business goals are. You’ll hear more about: ✔️ Candace’s secret AI weapon that helped her both dig deep to create her business plan AND do it a lot faster than she did 20 years ago  ✔️ Why it's a better idea to go to the bank with a business plan rather than some notes on a napkin ✔️ Details on the sections you should include in your business plan, like financial projections, for example (and what these look like in Candace's plan!)  ✔️ How Candace is already building a customer list and buzz WITHOUT having her branding finalized ✔️ How Candace is prepping her Dante & Dory's team before their doors are even open  ✔️ And so much more!  Whether you're just starting out, planning to expand, or considering a business refresh, you'll want to take notes from this one! Your business plan will serve as the foundational document for all your future business decisions.  Transcript Show Notes Join Us Online Find us on Facebook Join our Free Pet Industry Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Read our Blog