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Following an early career in venture capital, Brian Finch was Director of Business Development for quoted leisure and retail companies where he was involved in strategy development, business planning, acquisitions and disposals in the UK and abroad. One such acquisition was Hard Rock Cafe for Pleasurama plc. He co-founded a retail bookselling business and developed its internet arm, working for some years as its finance director. He is currently the finance director of Edward Stanford Group Ltd the iconic map and travel guide business in London's Covent Garden as well as a trustee/director of a charity shop business.

Brian has an engineering degree from Cambridge University and an MBA from the London Business School. He is a fellow of the Association of Certified Accountants.

His writing interests focus on effective business planning but also on financial control and using control systems to improve business performance. His approach is practical and evidence based. His style is clear and straightforward. He has a particular interest in small and medium sized enterprises (SME's). He has written on Effective Negotiating and produced the first book on London's Alternative Investment Market soon after it opened. He has also written on Corporate Governance and on Avoiding & Surviving Insolvency

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If you are starting or selling your own business, or wanting to expand your company, business plans are essential. Get expert guidance on how to make an impact with your business plan and successfully communicate your strategic vision. Whether it is to raise finance, sell a business or develop a specific project, this is your one-stop guide to producing the most professional and convincing business plan for a new venture. This 7th edition now features even more practical exercises, useful templates and top tips to help you write a comprehensive and compelling plan, as well as content on digital developments such as crowdfunding, online retailing and digital marketing. The Creating Success series of books... Unlock vital skills, power up your performance and get ahead with the bestselling Creating Success series. Written by experts for new and aspiring managers and leaders, this million-selling collection of accessible and empowering guides will get you up to speed in no time. Packed with clever thinking, smart advice and the kind of winning techniques that really get results, you'll make fast progress, quickly reach your goals and create lasting success in your career.

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Whether you are starting or selling your own business, business plans are an essential part of the process. How to Write a Business Plan gives you the expert guidance you need to make an impact with your plan, including advice on researching competitors, presenting your management skills and successfully communicating your strategic vision. Whether it is to raise finance, sell a business or develop a specific project, this is your one-stop guide to producing the most professional and convincing business plan for a new venture. Fully updated for 2019, this 6th edition now features even more practical exercises, useful templates, and top tips to help you write a comprehensive and compelling plan, as well as content on digital developments such as crowdfunding, online retailing and digital marketing. The Creating Success series of books... Unlock vital skills, power up your performance and get ahead with the bestselling Creating Success series. Written by experts for new and aspiring managers and leaders, this million-selling collection of accessible and empowering guides will get you up to speed in no time. Packed with clever thinking, smart advice and the kind of winning techniques that really get results, you'll make fast progress, quickly reach your goals and create lasting success in your career.

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Following an early career in venture capital, Brian Finch was Director of Business Development for quoted leisure and retail companies where he was involved in strategy development, business planning, acquisitions and disposals in the UK and abroad. One such acquisition was Hard Rock Cafe for Pleasurama plc. He co-founded a retail bookselling business and developed its internet arm, working for some years as its finance director. He is currently the finance director of Edward Stanford Group Ltd the iconic map and travel guide business in London's Covent Garden as well as a trustee/director of a charity shop business.

Brian has an engineering degree from Cambridge University and an MBA from the London Business School. He is a fellow of the Association of Certified Accountants.

His writing interests focus on effective business planning but also on financial control and using control systems to improve business performance. His approach is practical and evidence based. His style is clear and straightforward. He has a particular interest in small and medium sized enterprises (SME's). He has written on Effective Negotiating and produced the first book on London's Alternative Investment Market soon after it opened. He has also written on Corporate Governance and on Avoiding & Surviving Insolvency

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