Are you constantly being denied funding for your business? Do you feel like your brilliant ideas are getting overlooked? You may be making these three mistakes in your business plan:
Some items in your financial projections are missing.
It’s easy to just focus on revenue and costs, but you could never have too much detail when it comes to finances. Including critical items, such as taxes, capacity, accrual accounting, and best/worst scenarios, will help determine how your business will run.
You’re not receiving feedback.
Have several people read through your business plan Also, be sure to have people review your business plan before you give a pitch. It is very easy for you to glaze over grammatical errors that won’t look professional when you’re presenting your pitch to investors.
You don’t include your business’ unique factors.
One of the purposes of your business plans is to tell your company’s story. You have to ask yourself, “what makes my business special?” Investors, lenders, and CEOs are extremely busy people who read through many business plans, so talk about the assets that make you stand out from the crowd.
Of course, it takes many revisions and patience before getting your business plan just right. The desired funding, attention, and assistance will be so worth the work. Schedule a consultation with Angela Crane-Jones today to help create the business plan you deserve.
From Startup to Standout: How NBIC Helped Luminary Turn Systems into Sustainable Growth
When Celisa Webster first joined the Nashville Business Incubation Center’s (NBIC) Groundwork program in 2020, she didn’t just want to build a cleaning company; she wanted to build a community of excellence. She already had purpose: a passion for excellence, integrity, and community. But what she needed was proof: systems, structure, and measurable growth. Her vision for Luminary Cleaning Services was never just about cleaning spaces; it was about creating opportunities for Nashville residents and modeling what good business looks like when integrity leads the way.
From Small Town Fields to Strong Foundations
Brandon Mason’s construction roots go back to his family’s Kentucky farm, where he learned discipline and labor early. Surrounded by relatives in residential construction, he developed a strong foundation in materials, timelines, and accountability. That hands-on experience led him to earn a Construction Management degree from Western Kentucky University and manage large commercial and infrastructure projects, ranging from $5 million to over $500 million.
In 2019, Brandon launched BCMason Group, focused on industrial and infrastructure projects. While the firm gained a reputation for performance, operational complexity increased with contracts, from estimating and financial controls to project tracking and client communication.
