Business Plans for SMME’s Business management 2b
Business plan – What & Why A written summary of the proposed business venture Guides operations by explaining direction and setting out strategy Attracts lenders and investors
The essentials Enterprise information Staffing Strategies Marketing Financial Management team Manufacturing plan (or execution plan)
Assessing the plan – the 5 C’s Capital Affordable levels of debt Skin in the game
Assessing the plan – the 5 C’s Capacity Ability to generate cash flow Revenue vs expenses
Assessing the plan – the 5 C’s Collateral Lenders want security
Assessing the plan – the 5 C’s Character Personality traits Integrity & reputation Skills and competence
Assessing the plan – the 5 C’s Conditions Chances of success? Macro – economic cycle, size of market etc Micro – location, competitors etc