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What is the primary purpose of having a 'master' business plan?
What is the primary purpose of having a 'master' business plan?
- To keep all business information in one detailed document
- To create specific plans quickly (correct)
- To present the business plan to potential investors
- To ensure the business plan is dynamic
Why is it important for a business plan to have a clear and concise content?
Why is it important for a business plan to have a clear and concise content?
- To make it easier to understand for potential investors
- To ensure all aspects of the venture are covered effectively (correct)
- To save printing costs on unnecessary information
- To make it more visually appealing
According to the guidelines, how should the style and format of a business plan be considered?
According to the guidelines, how should the style and format of a business plan be considered?
- They should mimic the layout of competitor's plans
- They should not be a focus of attention
- They should reflect the latest graphic design trends
- They should be carefully thought out (correct)
What is the function of the 'Big Idea' in structuring a business plan?
What is the function of the 'Big Idea' in structuring a business plan?
In structuring a business plan, what do 'supporting ideas' typically refer to?
In structuring a business plan, what do 'supporting ideas' typically refer to?
Why is it essential for a business plan to consider the market's growth rate?
Why is it essential for a business plan to consider the market's growth rate?
What is one of the key aspects related to 'low competitive pressures' in a business plan?
What is one of the key aspects related to 'low competitive pressures' in a business plan?
Why are 'clear selling points' crucial in a business plan?
Why are 'clear selling points' crucial in a business plan?
What impact does product differentiation have on 'clear selling points' in a business plan?
What impact does product differentiation have on 'clear selling points' in a business plan?
Who should be the primary audience for a created master business plan?
Who should be the primary audience for a created master business plan?
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Study Notes
Business Model Canvas (BMC)
- A tool that helps to model business concepts, mapping out an idea to understand, test, and improve it.
Understanding Customers and Value Proposition
- Identify who will be motivated to try the offer by considering their occupations, tasks, and obligations.
- Understand their hopes, dreams, and aspirations.
- Determine what value is being offered to customers and if they care.
- Identify common characteristics of target customers.
Business Plan
- A business plan should be tailored to the needs of the particular audience and the action the entrepreneur wishes to elicit.
- A 'master' business plan is a detailed and wide-scoped document from which specific plans can be created quickly.
- The master plan should be dynamic.
Guidelines for Writing a Business Plan
- Structure the plan following a conventional structure.
- Ensure content is clear, concise, and provides important information on all aspects of the venture.
- Carefully think out the style and format of the plan.
Structuring the Business Plan
- Start with a big idea that is a major new opportunity for the business, aligned with the business's aims and mission.
- Supporting ideas include market potential, low competitive pressures, and clear selling points.
- Arguments for the business plan include market size, market growth rate, stage in life cycle, sustainable niches, and more.
Types of Business Plans
- Summary business plan
- Full business plan
- Operational business plan
Who Reads the Business Plan?
- Employees: a clearly written business plan articulates the vision of the firm.
- Investors: understand the offering and what they stand to gain from investing.
- Potential Customers: clients, especially large ones, find aspects of the business plan important.
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