Business Plan Flashcards

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It is the road map of the entrepreneurs that will usher them to success

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Business Plan

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As written outline that evaluates all aspects of the economic viability of a business venture, including descriptions and analysis of its business prospects

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Business Plan

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It must provide a systematic assessment of all the factors critical to the business purpose and goal

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Business plan

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It typically requires a business plan from an entrepreneur who is securing a loan for business startup or expansion purposes

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Banks and investment firms

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DIT meaning

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Department of Trade industry

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DIT suggests to include;

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Executive marketing
Marketing plan
Production plan
Organization and management
Financial plan

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It includes a brief description of the company and the contributions of its business or projects to the company.

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Executive summary

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It includes a short profile of the employer and its key employees

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Executive summary

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There is NO standard format in writing an?

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Executive summary

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A rule of thumb suggest that the executive summary should be how many pages long?

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No more than 2 pages long

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It contains the product or service description and a comparative analysis

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Marketing plan

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It describes the marketing strategy including sales forecasts, pricing methodology, advertising measures and more

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Marketing plan

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It states that it will be provided and sold to the market

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Production plan

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Describes the benefits of the products or services, and discusses the production process, factory and equipment, raw materials, cost and availability of labor n more

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Production plan

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It states the form of business (e.g. sole, proprietorship, partnership or corporation)

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Organization and management plan

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It details the amount of funding needed to finance the project or business

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Financial plan

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It discusses the financial analysis and outlook if the business including the project cost, income and cash flow statements, balance sheet and more

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Financial plan

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Is basically the second section coming after the executive summary

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Company description

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It provides an overview of the key aspects of the business such as its vision and mission, objectives, nature and scope of the business, product and services and other highlights

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Company description

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Elements of company description

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Company name
Type of business structure
Management team
Location
Brief history
Vision and mission
Business objectives

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The registered or official name of the business

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Company name

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It is either a sole, proprietorship, partnership or corporation

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Type of business structure

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The names of the owners and key people behind the company

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Management team

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The exact address of the company

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Location

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The origin and inspiration of the business

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Brief history

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A clear statement that represents the goals, aspirations, and purpose of the company

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Vision and mission statement

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An outline of the company wants to accomplish in

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Business objectives

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This portion of the business plan takes into account the opportunities and threats facing the company

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Industrial analysis

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This will enable the reader to understand the position of the company relative to other companies in the industry

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Industrial analysis

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What are the 3 major elements of industrial analysis

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Underlying forces
Overall attractiveness
Critical factors

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It summarize information about the business organizations

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Organizational structure

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It outlines how certain activities are implemented in order to achieve the goals of an organization

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Organization structure

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This section of the business plan covers 2 main areas

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Organization
Team management

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It discuss the business structure, whether a business is a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, and the people involved in the management of the business

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Organization

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It discusses each key person’s roles, functions, and expertise

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Management team

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It would include an organizational chart to describe key responsibilities and accountability in the company

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Organizational structure

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It builds upon the industry section of the business plan

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Marketing strategy

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It describes the foundation which a company’s marketing activities and sale operations will rest

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Marketing strategy

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It also discusses the company’s value proposition and marketing mix, also known as the “4ps in marketing”

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Marketing strategy

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Their objectives aims to show investors and other stakeholders that the company knows its market and that the market is large enough to sustain the business

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Marketing strategy

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It clearly outlines how the company will find new customers, how the business fits into the market and how the product or service will be priced or promoted

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Marketing strategy

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This section is to present how the business retains and attracts the customers; and highlights a niche or segment in the market that a company can exploit

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Marketing strategy

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There is no format in writing a

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Marketing strategy

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Is an important section of any business plan since it will convince the reader that the business is stable and financially successful

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Financial projections

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It helps entrepreneurs to evaluate the business, win over investo secure bank loans, or produce a long-term growth strategy for the business.

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Financial projection

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are a forecast of future profits and expenses. They provide a prospective financial outlook for the business, which include forecasted income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

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Financial projection

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A rule of thumb is to prepare three-year to five-year projections of the financial statements

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Financial projection

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It would help to include comparative analysis, financial analysis, and graphs and charts for easy reference and clarity of change

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Financial projection

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Entrepreneurs must be specific in making their projections, making sure t revenue forecasts match the growth strategy or funding requirements of business.

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Financial projection