{"id":625,"date":"2021-05-17T14:37:21","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T14:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.vencru.com\/?p=625"},"modified":"2025-03-27T09:28:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T09:28:47","slug":"how-to-write-a-business-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vencru.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-business-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write a business plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">Like google maps help with navigation, your business plan is the road-map without which your business cannot survive. Business owners are 200% more likely to grow, get investments, and get loans &#8211; compared to businesses without a plan! You will learn all the tactical tips for creating a business road map for your business. 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