Business Plan

How to write a business plan

Executive Summary

The executive summary is a one page summary of the proposed business. An investor learns all information necessary to establish interest quickly. It should include the business concept, potential profits, money required, present company position, intellectual property and product status, and key steps required to be successful.

Business Description

The business description tells an investor what your business is. It needs to include the information on the industry as a whole including trends, new products, and growth areas. Tell about your company structure, distribution, marketing, legal status, and competitive edge or point of difference. The business description will need to include:

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