2. [Company Name] Business Plan

3. Why I want my own business  List reasons why you want your own business

4. Which Business is right for me?  What do I like to do?  Do I have any hobbies or interests which I can use  What skills do I have or am developing ?  What do others say I can do well?  How much time do I have to run a business?

5. Which needs will my business address?  What services or products will I sell?  How can I create a demand for my product or service?  Is my idea practical?  Will my idea fill a need?  What will my business have that others don’t?  Do I have any competition?

6. Equipment and Supplies  What equipment do I need?  What supplies do I need?

7. Target Market  Who will you sell your product or service to ? (your target market)

8. Finance  Will I need finance to buy equipment and supplies?

9. Resources  What resources do I need?

10. Location  Where will I run my business?

11. What will I name my business?  Dream up a creative name for your business  Design a logo for your business

12. Keeping records  How will I keep financial records for my company?

13. Risks & Rewards  Risks –Summarize risks of proposed project  Addressing risk –Summarize how risks will be addressed  Rewards –Estimate expected rewards of this venture

14. Company Slogan  Create a company slogan which will attract people to buy your product or make use of your service