• Business Plan Basics
  • Business Plan Basics
  • What is a Business Plan
  • Why is a Business Plan Important
  • Three things a Business Plan must provide
• The Essential Elements of a Good Business Plan
  • The Essential Elements of a Good Business Plan
  • Introduction
  • PART 1 - The Executive Summary
    • Contents of the Executive Summary
  • PART 2 - Market Analysis
    • Industry Description and Outlook
    • Identifying Your Target Market
    • Market Tests
    • Lead Times
    • Competitive Analysis
    • Regulatory Restrictions
  • Part 3 - Company Description
  • Part 4 - Organization & Management
    • Organizational Structure
    • Ownership Information
    • Management Profiles
    • Board of Directors Qualifications
  • Part 5 - Marketing and Sales Strategies
    • An Overall Marketing Strategy would include a:
  • Part 6 - Service or Product Line
  • Part 7 - Funding Request
  • Part 8 - Financials
  • Part 8 - Financials
  • Historical Financial Data
    • Prospective Financial Data
  • Part 9 - The Appendix
  • General Guidelines