Dear Entrepreneurs, Are you thinking of opening up a new business? Are you tired of working for a large corporation? Are you tired of the corporate culture? These are some of the main reasons that lead individuals to start working hard for their dreams and ambitions.
These are also some of the reasons why individuals don't want to enter the workplace at all.
It is great to be an entrepreneur and start your own business.
The sense of freedom and enjoyment that you will receive from operating your own business is phenomenal.
Canadian Government The Canadian government has titled 2011 "The Year of Entrepreneurs.
" This is a great sign for new business owners as the government understands the importance and significance of entrepreneurs in helping the economy grow and create jobs.
The government has great incentive programs for new business owners to receive funding, advice, and business resources.
These institutions include; Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), and Canadian Federation of Independent Business along with many more.
This is the perfect time for you to start your own business.
The government is encouraging small businesses and helping with the start-up costs.
If you are ready to get started, YOU NEED A BUSINESS PLAN Business Plan

1. What is business plan? It is a wonderful road map for the future of your company.
   It will help keep everyone in the organization focused and on track for achieving company goals.
   
2. An incredible plan will help present your organization to lending institutions as a professional, fascinating, and powerful organization.
   
3. It is a fascinating tool that is very helpful.
   It will help you identify your current position in the market.
   The plan will also help you realize your company's true potential and future market position that you will be able to attain.
   
4. If your company is looking to expand and needs financing, the business plan will give you a step by step guide on how to achieve the expansion.
   This is exactly what lending institutions look for when approving loans!
5. It is a necessity to improve your organization's efficiency.
   In today's highly competitive markets, efficiency is the key to having a profitable organization.
   

Benefits of a Business Plan

1. An exciting plan for your organization is what it needs to propel towards success in the emerging new economies.
   
2. In today's competitive markets it is increasingly important to have a business plan and direction for your company.
   A company that does not have a plan is not going to be successful in the long run.
   
3. Your organization has to develop a business plan in order to stay competitive.
   
4. It will be able to give your company a competitive advantage over other organizations.
   
5. The business plan will help identify emerging markets and opportunities that your company would be able to take advantage of.
   

Conclusion The time is absolutely perfect to start your own business as you will have government incentives encouraging you.
The global markets are changing and more and more people want to take control of their own destiny.
It is time you started your successful journey towards self-independence.
Developing your business plan is the most important step