Monday 5 December 2011

GUID TO CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS PLAN

When creating a business plan one must put in mind what the investor is looking out for. Your plan must be well convincing enough to catch the mind of the investor.
The investor will like to know what he stand to gain from investing in your business and how profitable or marketable your business will be.

BELOW ARE SOME POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN

  • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • COMPANY DESCRIPTION
  • VISION
  • OBJECTIVES (KEY SUCCESS FACTORS)
  • GOALS (SMART)
  • VALUES
  • COMPANY OWNERSHIP
  • PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES
  • MARKETING STRATEGY/ PLAN  
  • MANAGEMENT AND PERSONAL STRUCTURE
  • CV OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT
  • OPERATIONAL PLAN
  • PRODUCTION PROCESS
  • LOCATION; LEGAL ENVIRONMENT, STAFF, SUPPLIERS, PROFESSIONAL AND ADVISORY SUPPORT.
  • FINANCIAL PLAN
  • APPENDIX

This are some of the information needed to convince the investor for him to invest in your company. There are over 5000 investors out there looking for projects or companies to invest into.
I will be providing some investor address and the areas the interested to invest so keep your fingers crossed.