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What is the main purpose of developing and writing a business plan?
What is the primary purpose of a business plan?
Which of the following is NOT considered essential information to create a business plan?
Which key question should a business plan specifically answer?
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What is the first step in creating a business plan?
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Who are the potential readers of a business plan?
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Who should ideally write the business plan document?
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What aspect of a business plan helps demonstrate the investment potential to investors?
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Gap analysis in business planning is primarily used to determine what?
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What does the scope of a business plan refer to?
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Study Notes
Concept of Business Plan
- A business plan outlines the framework and strategy for a new company, serving as a roadmap.
- Essential elements include company name, product/service descriptions, target market, and primary objectives.
- Must effectively convey excitement and potential to stakeholders for support.
- Should include a cost-benefit analysis and answer the 5Ws and 1H: What, Who, When, Where, Why, and How.
Definition of Business Plan
- A business plan is a written document that details where a company currently stands, where it aims to go, and the methods to achieve its goals.
Scope of Business Plan
- Target readers can include employees, investors, bankers, advisors, and consultants, each with different needs and perspectives on the plan.
- Employees represent internal stakeholders while investors and advisors are considered external.
Why Write a Business Plan?
- Demonstrates growth potential and the capability to capture significant market power with a unique product/service.
- Indicates the investment opportunity's attractiveness, including value milestones and realistic returns for investors.
- Outlines clear exit strategy for investors.
- Promotes organizational clarity and collective insight among the entrepreneurial team regarding objectives.
- Emphasizes the importance of the planning process over the final product, focusing on planning, tracking, reviewing goals, and execution.
Steps in Developing a Business Plan
- Gather All Information: Start by collecting existing data and identifying gaps in knowledge.
- Necessary resources include:
- Entrepreneur Series workbooks (Market Strategy, HR Management, Business Planning).
- Mission or positioning statement.
- Previous business plan sections.
- Industry research reports.
- Market size, penetration strategies, and goals.
- Pricing for products/services.
- Competitor research.
- Patent documentation.
- Client engagement details and strategic partner lists.
- Logos and branding materials.
- Capitalization table and prior financing information.
- Financial models and technology white papers.
- Biographies of key employees and directors/advisors.
Team Business Planning Workshop
- While a single person should document the plan, collaboration with the management team is crucial for strategizing various components.
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Description
This quiz tests your understanding of essential components in developing a business plan, including company details, target market, and business objectives. Answer questions that focus on the 5Ws and 1H of starting a new business and learn how to effectively present a business concept.
