1. Developing a Business Plan
Appendix D
Developing a Business Plan

2. What is a Business Plan?
A well-written business plan serves two key functions:
It organizes the business and validates its central idea
It summarizes the business and its strategy to obtain funding from lenders and investors
A business plan is a road-map, a guide, a blueprint

3. The Business Plan Executive Summary Introduction Marketing Strategy
Financing the Business
Resumes of Principals

4. How Do I Write a Business Plan
Company name, legal form, financial highlights, owners
Organization chart, management, consultants, directors and employee agreements
Marketing research, customer surveys, competitive analysis
Product information, brochures, patents, licenses, trademarks, research and development plans
Marketing plan and materials
Financial statements – current and forecasted

5. Resources Entrepreneur Magazine Inc Magazine Business Week
National Venture Capital Association
Writing the Business Plan
Small Business Administration