ENT104 Lesson 2 Flashcards
What is a Business Plan?
- A detailed and integrated written document
- Applicable to small businesses
- Serves as a roadmap of the new business
- Must be prepared before opening a business or expanding an existing business
- Provides a clear direction to any uncertain business endeavor
- It is a central and detailed statement of what your business is going to do
- The potential investor will require this in order to be introduced to the prospects of your business
- It identifies your goals and serves as your enterprise resume
- It helps you allocate resources properly, handle unforeseen complications, and make the right decisions
- Describes the various activities involved in opening and operating a new entrepreneurial venture
A business plan has three primary purposes:
- To serve as an action plan
- To serve as a road map
- To serve as a sales tool
This will help an entrepreneur pull apart the pieces of starting a business and examine each piece by itself.
To serve as an action plan
It is an invaluable tool to help entrepreneur on track of its goals.
To serve as a road map
A business plan serves as a tool in attracting investors.
To serve as a sales tool
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Contents of Chapter 1: Introduction
- Proposed Name of Business
- Logo of the Business
- Name of the Owner/s
- Description of Business Product/Service
- Address and Location of the Business
- Vision
- Mission
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Characteristics of a Good Business Plan:
- Short and simple
- Interesting
- Easy to understand
- No typing errors
- Printed and Bound
- Use spreadsheets and graphs
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Contents of Chapter 1: Introduction
- Proposed Name of Business
- Logo of the Business
- Name of the Owner/s
- Description of the Business Product/Service
- Address and Location of the Business
- Vision
- Mission
reflect the business identity and image
Proposed Name of Business
promote the philosophical values and culture that the business values the most
Proposed Name of Business
profess the brand identity of the product
Proposed Name of Business
Attract or influence the target consumers
Proposed Name of Business
A symbol of your company’s identity
Logo of the Business
Creates your customers’ first impression of your company
Logo of the Business
Convey a message with no words or explanation required
Logo of the Business