Many folks think that it's a lack of immediate success that kills a business. Not enough customers, changes in the economy, too much competition lowering prices, increased cost of goods, etc. I have another idea: it's highly likely too much immediate success and not enough planning will eventually kill your business.

Hard work often covers a poorly designed venture. A business might actually be able to survive as long as the entrepreneur works hard and holds their business together with sheer determination. The problem is, if they stop working harder, the business falls apart.

The most important aspect of an entrepreneur's work begins before there is a business: designing the business to grow profitably, bringing prosperity to everyone that works on the business, value to its customers and a blessing to the community. It begins with a plan. Next, I'll share the key parts of your business plan, and how it's not as complex as you might think.