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Writing a business plan is one of the most important aspects of starting a business in today's every changing environment.
Why is writing a business plan so important?
This is the question you will need to ask yourself over and over again. And once you come up with the answer that is right for your home based business, you will be ready to get started...
Starting a business in today's ever changing environment is a challenge in itself. So many entrepreneurs are jumping into business ownership without first planning their new venture. The importance of planning your business cannot be over emphasized.
By taking an
unbiased look at your business, you can identify areas of
weaknesses and strengths that you might otherwise overlook.
Planning can mean the difference between your business being
successful or your business being a failure.
The idea of a plan is to help keep you mentally
focused. In a sense it is sort of like a goal. You write it
down, follow it and make changes and updates as needed.
This is so that you can keep everything in proper
perspective, because without a step by step business plan,
there is no way you can keep your business running successfully,
unless you are just a super lucky
person… What are the chances of
that being true? Not Much.
Writing A business plan is simply the process
you'll use to organize your business goals and strategies.
It is a written expression of your business ideas. And, it also
provides information needed for others to evaluate your
business. A thorough business plan can help if you are seeking
assistance from a financial lender.
It will let the lender know that you are serious, and also let
them know that you are working and planning for your business to
ultimately be successful.
There are several
organizations that offer free
or low cost assistance
in preparing a business plan:
Local University
Outreach Center
Local University Extension Office
Small Business Development Center
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Women Business Center
Most cities have these or similar organizations. Look in your local white pages or contact your local government office for help locating them.
When it comes to preparing your business plan, you are going to organize it to fit your particular (business) circumstances. A business plan should be one of the first things a start up or new business should do before you get too involved in your business. It is best to plan it before you start it.
The things you are going to need to include in your business plan are as follows:Cover Sheet
This page should include your company name, contact information, company logo, company trademark and your copyright notice.
Table of Contents
Should be one page and it should give details of the content of your business plan.
Executive
Summary
This is summing up the purpose or a brief statement or account
covering the substance or main points of your business.
What type of business is it?
What is your product or service?
State your company's goals.
State your company's objectives.
What is your business history?
Mission Statement
This is the description of your business. In about a paragraph
or less you mention your reason for being in existence.
Marketing Plan
This is how you plan to
market your business. You will need to explain:
How will your company differ from your competitors?
Who your customers are?
Who is your market?
Is it wholesale or retail?
How long will this market need your product?
What are the characteristics of your average customer?
What are the environmental factors of your business?
Who is your competition?
What competitive advantage do you have over your competitors?
What is the best way you plan to sell your product or service?
How will you sell your product or service?
How will you promote and market your product or service?
Product or Service
These are the products or services your business supply to your customers.
Operations
This is how you plan to actually run the day-to-day operations, bills and customer service of your business.
Who are the employees of your business?
What are their credentials?
How does the business make money?
How do you price your product or service?
Describe what inventory, raw materials and supplies the business uses.
List your supplies and supplier.
How easy or difficult is it to obtain supplies?
Are their prices steady and dependable?
Information On Your
Business
This is general information about your business formation.
What is your form (sole proprietorship, partnership, Limited
Liability Company or Corporation)?
State all of your business licenses.
State your business zoning requirements.
State your business insurance requirements.
Have your building codes been complied with?
Have health codes been complied with?
Describe any other laws and regulations that affect your business.
List trademarks, patents, licenses and copyrights that should be checked for legality.
Financial
Plan
This is how and where you plan to get money to get your business
started and running.
How will you finance your business?
How will you manage your finances?
Describe what needs to be financed.
Where will your finances come from?
Financial Statement
This is a financial report that includes:
Balance sheet
Income statement
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Debt Schedule
Reconciliation of net worth
This should be included for new and existing
businesses, project the following financial statement for the
next three years (monthly for the 1st year, annually
for 2nd and the 3rd).
Operating
(Or Income) Statement
This should include an explanation of sales, expenses and
profits.
Balance Sheet
Reconciliation of Net Worth
Cash Flow with Explanation
Break-Even Analysis
Appendices
Include testimonials from
present and potential customers research clips miscellaneous
charts ad graph.
Your Business Plan should convey your businesses over all
goals. It should also entail the core values of this business.
It should be written in a manner to help your business succeed
today, tomorrow and in the far future.
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So What Are The Steps To Get Started Writing Your Business Plan?
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The second fold of the process is to review the TLManagecom Sample Business Plan. This plan will help you write your Business Plan in the correct manner.
The third fold of the process is to review the TLManage.com Business Plan Checklist, it will make sure you have not forgotten anything that should be included in your business plan.
After you have completed the TLManage.com Three Fold Business Plan Process, you will be ready to write your business plan to help you succeed in business in today's ever changing tough business environment.
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Writing A
Business Plan
Writing a business plan is one of the most important aspects
of starting a business in today's every changing
environment. Why is writing a business plan so important?
The first fold...
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Business Plan
Sample
This Sample Business Plan will help you write your
business plan in the correct manner. You will get to see
what a business plan really looks like. And also see how it can
help you. The second fold...
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Business
Plan Checklist
Business Plan Checklist, will make sure you have not
forgotten anything that should be included in you business
plan. The third fold...