How To Write a Small Business Plan

Posted Nov 07, 2009 by Jennae / comments 0 comments / Print / Font Size Decrease font size Increase font size

You will learn how to write a small business plan step-by-step instructions.

First is your cover sheet which will advertise the name of your business, a picture or your business logo or an image that represents the business.

Second page is the owners name, business name, address, email, and business contact number.

Third page is the table of contents. which should look similar to this.

I. Table of Contents
II. Executive Summary
III. Mission Statement
IV. Business Description
V. Management and Organization
VI. The Market 
VII. Sales and Marketing Strategy
VIII. Business Status
IX. Financial Statements
X. Appendices

  1. Fourth page is the Executive Summary : This should be written last it should be two pages or less. This is a brief summary of everything covered in your business plan, this will cover who the owners are? What you are marketing to sale? Who your customers are? Your future plans for the business. Financial plans and creating revenue for your business.

    Fifth page is the Mission Statement : This should be 30 words or less it should explain your purpose and guiding principles for the business.

    Sixth page is the Business Description: Explain what type of business you have, What kind of industry does it fall under? What products are being used or sold? What service is being provided? What makes your business different? Where are you located.

    Seventh page is Management and Organization : Who are the owners of the business? Who are the employees? Who are your advisors/mentors who help you along the way as your business grows.

    Eighth page is the Market : Who are your customers? Who is your competition?

    Ninth page is the Sale and Marketing Strategy : What is your objective? What is your marketing plan? What print material will be used? What Public Relations strategies will be used?

    Tenth page is the Business Status : What have you accomplished? What are you currently working on?

    Eleventh page Is Financial Status : What is your budget? Write down everything you need presently and the price? What is your account balance?

    Twelfth page is Appendices : This is any extra material dealing with your business

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