[Asterisk-biz] Open Business Plan

[Alan Gutierrez]

* Jason Becker <jason at coalescentsystems.ca> [2005-12-14 13:12]:
> Steve Totaro wrote:
> >>I'm wondering if there is anyone out there who has taken the time to
> >>write up a business plan for a similar business. If so, could you
> >>share it with me, so I could have a framework to write my own.

> >>Or if this describes your business, and you'd like a business plan
> >>to show to your bank or the SBA, would you like to co-operate on
> >>writing this business plan?

> >>The resulting business plan would be placed on the Asterisk Wiki,
> >>for people to tweak. If there is such a thing already, please let me
> >>know.
> >>
> >>Cheers.

> >This should be interesting.  I wonder how many people will just post
> >their business plan for competitors to see?

> I actually think it's a pretty good idea... Considering the business 
> model (a customer of ours described Asterisk-based turn-key systems as 
> "aspirin"), execution is far more important than what's on paper. The 
> suppliers one chooses and the confidence the customer has in you and 
> your business will be the biggest differentiators IMHO.

Right. There are dozens of example start a computer install and
service business plans out there.

Why not have an example business plan for Asterisk install and
service?

That sort of boilerplate would be nice to have for us techincal guys
who just want to make money servicing customers.

> Also, keep in mind that banks only lend you money when you don't
> need it.

Heh.

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