Business and Finance Analysis

Posts Tagged ‘Six Steps to A Great Business Plan’

A systematic evaluation of all factors essential to the purposes and objectives of your business. Here are some suggested topics you can tailor your plan:

* Vision Statement: It is a concise outline of the aims and objectives of your business.

* People: undoubtedly, the most important ingredient for success is yourself. Focus on how your previous experience will be applied to your new business. Develop a resume of yourself and each person involved in starting the business. Be factual and avoid hype.

This part of your business plan will be read very carefully by those who will interact with you, including lenders, investors and suppliers. Templates for preparing resumes are available in your library, Kinko’s, bookstores and the Internet under “resumes.”

However, it can pretend to be someone who is not. If you lack the ability to perform a key function, include this information in its business plan. For example, if you lack the ability to train staff, explain how to compensate for this deficiency. You can add a partner to your plan (discussed in Section 4) or plan to hire key people who possess the skills you do not have. Include biographies of all potential managers.

* Your business profile: Define and describe the business you have in mind and how it intends to do exactly. Try to stay focused on the specialized market you intend to serve.

Read the rest of this entry »