6. Input your info into the organizational chart and insert
it into the Body section.
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SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
- Microsoft
Word & Excel: 95 version or more recent
- Windows
95 or more recent

BUSINESS
PLAN OUTLINE
The following is an overall outline
of an effective business plan for an company. Our Business Plan
Software goes into extensive detail on each element of the following
outline. We also provide many tools and resources to help with your
business plan writing - like pro forma financial statements, graphs,
orgainzational charts, website navigation outlines, links to online
articles and resources, and much more.
I. Introductory parts
- Cover Page Name, business
name, company logo, address, telephone number, fax number, email
address, and date.
- Table of Contents Make
sure all the pages are numbered, and include pages for sub-heading
as well.
- Executive Summary Gives
a snapshot of your business: what your purpose is, market potential,
financial projections, etc. The different sections to the executive
summary that youll want to include are the following:
- Purpose of the plan
- Business Description
- Market Analysis
- Development and Production
- Marketing Activities
- Management Team
- Financial Data
- Final Objective and Risks
II. Business Description
The overall mission and vision of your company is outlined
here. Also included is information how your company will function
and run. The points to include in this section are the following:
- Industry Overview
- Mission & Vision Statements
- Company Description
- Competitive Advantage
- Overall Strategy
III. Market Analysis
Gives detailed information about the demographics (characteristics)
of your potential customers; it also gives industry trends and info
about your competition. The sections of the market analysis are
the following:
- Industry Description
- Target Markets
- Current Demand
- Competition
- Strategic Alliances
- Penetration Strategies
IV. Development and Production
Discusses details of development specifics such as who may
be supplying your product, how it will be shipped, etc. The points
to include in this section are the following:
- Development Status
- Production Process
- Labor Requirements
- Start-up Costs
V. Marketing
Activities A business without a clear marketing
plan with concise goals and checkpoints will most-likely fail within
the first year. Here you will outline the specific strategies you'll
be applying as well as sales projections. The different parts to
the marketing and sales activities area are the following:
- Overall Marketing Strategy
- Specific Marketing Tactics
- Sales and Traffic Projections
VI. Management
Team The management team is the most important
element of a business plan if you are looking for money from investors.
In this section, include the following:
- Organizational Chart and Description
- Key Managers
- Legal Structure
- Owners
- Board of Directors
- Support Services
VII. Financial
Data This section will back up your goals and
plans with specific numbers. You will include information and spreadsheets
giving detailed reporting from everything from start-up costs to
net income. The necessary financial data to include is the following:
- Funds Required and Uses: Initial
and Projected
- Funds Requested and Return for
Investors
- Break-even analysis
- Prospective Financial Data
- Income Statements
- Balance Sheets
- Cash Flow Statements
VIII. Final
Objective and Risks This section outlines what
the end result of the business will be and the specific risks involved.
IX. Appendix
- This section will include additional information not includes
throughout the plan, like financial statements and market research.
- Business Layout
- Organizational Chart
- Resumes of Owners & Managers
- Financial Statements

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