Business Plans
Jan 17, 2015
Business Plans
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Business Plans…
…Need to be employed byanyone who is in business
…Set a strategy for future growth and can be used toattract investors and loans
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…Business Plans are also kept and developed over time by existing businesses, and even started over when new opportunities arise
They aren’t just used by start-ups…
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Business Plan Essentials:
- Executive Summary- Business Strategy- Marketing Strategy- Team & Management Structure- Financial Budgets &
Forecasts
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Executive Summary
• Introduction to business
• Competitive advantages
• Brief summary of the plan
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Business Strategy
• Tactics
• Strategic Impact
• Business’s core values
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Marketing Strategy
• SWOT Analysis• Market Research • Distribution Channels• Strategic Alliances• E-commerce & Technology• Marketing Budget• Credibility & Risk Reduction
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Team & Management Structure
• Skills, Experience, Training & Retention
• Advisers
• Management Systems
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Financial Budgets & Forecasts
• Profit & Loss Forecast• Cash Flow Forecast• Balance Sheet Forecast• Capital Expenditure Budget• Break-even Analysis
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