Business Plan Overview and Focus

A formal written document outlining a business's goals, methods for achieving them, and timeframes for accomplishment.

These stakeholders are primarily external to the business, such as investors, customers, or donors.

These stakeholders are internal to the business and include those responsible for achieving the organization's goals.

A business plan focusing on goals important to external stakeholders, often including detailed information about the organization or the team.

A business plan focusing on intermediate goals needed to achieve the external goals, often covering specific projects or initiatives.

A type of business plan that outlines the organization's strategic goals without necessarily detailing the specific methods for achieving them.

A plan that outlines the goals of a specific project, its place within the organization's strategic goals, and the methods for achieving those goals.

A plan that describes the goals of an internal organization unit, working group, or department.

A short summary of the business plan's key points, often used to pique the interest of potential investors or partners. It's called an "elevator pitch" because it should be concise enough to be delivered in the time it takes to ride an elevator.

A visual presentation that uses slides and oral commentary to capture the attention of investors and encourage them to review a written business plan. It often includes key financial data and trends.

A detailed, well-written, and formatted document that outlines the business plan's key elements for external stakeholders like investors or partners. It aims to impress and provide a comprehensive overview.

A comprehensive plan outlining the internal operations and details of the business, providing information relevant to management and internal decision-making. It can be less formal than the external presentation.

A method used to estimate costs and revenues for a business plan. It helps to reduce the risk of overestimating revenue or underestimating costs by analyzing similar ventures and historical data.

A legal agreement that protects confidential information shared during the business plan review process. It safeguards the business's ideas and prevents potential investors from exploiting them.

The process of raising funds from investors to finance the business. A strong business plan is critical to securing investments and convincing investors of the company's potential.

Organizations that primarily focus on generating profits and maximizing financial gains. Their business plans typically center around financial goals.

Organizations that primarily focus on serving a social cause or mission. Their business plans prioritize achieving their mission and ensuring financial sustainability to support their goals.

The guiding principle or purpose that defines the activities of a non-profit organization. It outlines the organization's reason for existence and its intended impact on society.

The ability of a business to generate revenue and sustain itself financially. In non-profit organizations, it's balancing the mission with financial viability.

A humorous or satirical representation of business plans that is often used to highlight flaws and common mistakes. Can be used to improve the quality of business planning.

The ability of a business to generate revenue and sustain itself financially. In non-profit organizations, it's balancing the mission with financial viability.

The ability of a business to generate revenue and sustain itself financially. In non-profit organizations, it's balancing the mission with financial viability.