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1.      Summary

a.      Business Concept

b.      Current situation

c.      Key success factors

d.      Financial situation/needs
 

2.      Vision

a.      Vision statement

b.      Milestones
 

3.      Market Analysis

a.      The overall market

b.      Changes in the market

c.      Market segments

d.      Target market and customers

e.      Customer characteristics

f.       Customer needs

g.      Customer buying decisions

 

4.      Competitive Analysis

a.      Industry overview

b.      Nature of competition

c.      Changes in the industry

d.      Primary competitors

e.      Competitive products/services

f.       Opportunities

g.      Threats and risks
 

5.      Strategy

a.      Key competitive capabilities

b.      Key competitive weaknesses

c.      Strategy

d.      Implementing strategy
 

6.      Products/Services

a.      Product/service description

b.      Positioning of products/services

c.      Competitive evaluation of products/services

d.      Future products/services
 

7.      Marketing and sales

a.      Marketing strategy

b.      Sales tactics

c.      Advertising

d.      Promotions/incentives

e.      Publicity

f.       Trade shows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.      Operations

a.      Key personnel

b.      Organizational structure

c.      Human resources plan

d.      Product/service delivery

e.      Customer service/support

f.       Facilities
 
 

9.      Creating the financials of the business plan

a.      Assumptions and Comments

b.      Starting Balance Sheet

c.      Profit and Loss Projection

d.      Cash Flow Projection

e.      Balance Sheet Projection


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