Building Your Business Plan

Preparation is key to the success of any business venture. Whether you are starting a new business, growing an established business, or launching a new product or service, planning is critical. This seminar provides an overview of two approaches to business plans and the steps necessary to develop those plans. Topics Include: · Business success factors · Business Model Canvas for an informal plan · Five minutes, three crucial sections · Sources for evaluating the industry, market and competition · Target market identification · How to develop basic financial projections · Debt and equity funding options · Successful writing techniques that appeal to lenders/investors · Using the plan to manage your business