Business Plan Preparation - Business Plan Outline

Business Plan Outline

A. Summary

1. Overall Goals
2. The purpose of the Business (strategy)
3. Total Funds needed - required funds
4. Other needed financing (BIA grants)

B. Business Description

1. Product(s)/Service Description
2. Description of current or proposed facilities
3. Companies manufacturing assessment
4. Proprietary positions (patents, copyrights, etc.)

C. Marketing Analysis

1. Marketing Strategies
a. Description of the industry
b. Description of primary/secondary markets
c. Short/Long term market productions
d. Four (04) P's - Product, Price, Promotion & Place
2. Competition
3. Proposed market share sales strategy

D. Management and Organization

1. Organization Chart
2. Staffing plan and payroll cost estimates
3. Resumes of Key Personnel

E. Financial Analysis

1. Start-up cost
2. P/L Statements
3. Cash Flow projections
4. Assumptions on cash flow
5. Repayment schedule
6. Balance Sheet
7. Return on investment