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Hundreds of books have been written on
"How to Write a Business Plan", but there are several basic factors which
should comprise a basic plan regardless of the type of business or purpose
of the plan. Here are the core ingredients:
Executive Summary
6-8 page
overview of complete business plan - include the following components
Product
/ Service
Detail the
main product and/or service – specifically its uniqueness
Marketing
Marketing
plan - customer profile – target markets and location
Sales
Sales
channels and expansion potential – unique selling point/prices
Competition
Who they
are - how you will compete – barriers to entry
Management
Details of
your management team including business experience
Operational
Location,
equipment, specific requirements
Financial
Documents
P & L,
Balance Sheet, Projections - 5 yr, Cash flow forecast
The Art
of The Business Plan
There is a distinct art to writing a
business plan. If your goal is to raise a significant amount of capital, we
strongly recommend you consider hiring a professional to assist you in this
project. In the long run, you will save yourself a good deal of time and
money. Not that a business plan will guarantee your success, but a poorly
written one can give an inferior perception of your company's potential.
If you would like to submit your
Executive Summary, we will provide a basic review at no charge. We can
provide a complete review and critique of all documentation at a nominal
charge. Please
contact us for details,
info@tradewindventures.net.
For additional resources including
templates, please visit
www.thestairway.net or contact us
directly. |
