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Business Administration & Management Mr. Bernstein Elements of a Sound Business Plan April 14, 2015

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Business Administration & Management

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Elements of a Sound Business Plan

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Business PlanCritical document that describes all aspects of the

business venture1) Business Description2) Organizational and Marketing Plan3) Financial Plan

The plan outlines the purpose of the business, guides decisions, and may be instrumental in obtaining capital

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Business DescriptionType of business and statement of purposeBusiness PhilosophyTypes of Products Self-Analysis – Personal strengths and weaknessesGeographic “Trading” AreaMarket Segment AnalysisPotential Locations

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Organizational and Marketing PlansType of OwnershipStart-Up StepsPlanned Personnel with Job Descriptions, including ManagementMarketing Plan – the Four P’s:

Products (also in Business Description)PricingPlace (also in Business Description)Promotional Activities

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Financial PlanCapital RequirementsSources of CapitalProjected Income and ExpensesRepayment Plan

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Common Mistakes in Business PlanningUndefined Target MarketPoor ResearchIgnoring CompetitionUnrealistic Financial Projections (ie Projecting

Exaggerated Growth Levels)Underestimating Capital NeedsInconsistencies within Plan