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The Business Plan :
Creating and Starting
The Venture
Planning as Part of The
Business Operation
• Planning is a process than never ends
for a business.
• As the venture grow up to mature
business, planning will continue …
What is a Business Plan?
• A business plan is a written document
prepared by the entrepreneur that
describes all the relevant internal and
external elements and strategies for
starting a new venture.
• It is a integration of functional plans such
as marketing, finance, manufacturing, sales
and human resources.
Who should write the plan?
• The business plan should be prepared
by the entrepreneur.
• The entrepreneur may consult with
many other sources in its
preparation, such as lawyers,
accountants, marketing consultants,
and engineers.
Who Reads The Plans?
• The business plan may be read by
employees, investors, bankers, venture
capitalists, suppliers, customers, advisors,
and consultants.
• There are three perspectives should be
considered in preparing the plan :
– Perspective of the entrepreneur
– Marketing perspective
– Investor’s perspective
Why Have a Business Plan?
• The business plan is valuable to the entrepreneur,
potential investors, or even new personnel, who
are trying to familiarize themselves with the
venture, it goals, and objectives.
– It helps determine the viability of the venture in a
designated market
– It provides guidance to the entrepreneur in organizing
his or her planning activities
– It serves as an important tool in helping to obtain
financing.
Presenting The Plan
• It is often necessary for an entrepreneur
to orally present the business plan before
an audience of potential investors.
• In this typical forum the entrepreneur
would be expected to provide a short
(perhaps 20-minutes or half-hour)
presentation of the business plan.
Information Needs
• Before committing time and energy to
preparing a business plan, the
entrepreneur should do a quick
feasibility study of the business
concept to see whether there a any
possible barriers to success.
• Internet can be a valuable resource.
Outline of a Business Plan
• Introductory Page
– Name and address of business
– Name(s) and address(es) of principal(s)
– Nature of business
– Statement of financing needed
– Statement of confidentially of report
Outline …
• Executive Summary – Three to four pages
summarizing the complete business plan
– What is the business concept or model?
– How is this business concept or model unique?
– Who are the individuals starting this business?
– How will they make money and how much?
Outline …
• Environmental and Industry Analysis
– Future outlook and trends
– Analysis of competitors
– Market segmentation
– Industry and market forecasts
• Description of Venture
– Product(s)
– Service(s)
– Size of business
– Office equipment and personnel
– Background of entrepreneurs
Outline …
• Production Plan
– Manufacturing process (amount subcontracted)
– Physical plant
– Machinery and equipment
– Names of suppliers of raw materials
• Operational Plan
– Description of company’s operations
– Flow of orders for goods and/or services
– Technology utilization
Outline …
• Marketing Plan
– Pricing
– Distribution
– Promotion
– Product forecasts
– Controls
• Organizational Plan
– Form of ownership
– Identification of partners or principal shareholders
– Authority of principals
– Management-team background
– Roles and responsibilities of members of organization
Outline …
• Assessment of Risk
– Evaluate weakness of business
– New technologies
– Contingency Plans
• Financial Plan
– Pro forma income statement
– Cash flow projections
– Pro forma balance sheet
– Break-even analysis
– Sources and applications of funds
Outline …
• Appendix (contains backup material)
– Letters
– Market research data
– Leases or contracts
– Price lists from suppliers.
Using and Implementing
The Business Plan
• The business plan is designed to guide the
entrepreneur through the first year of
operations.
• Implementation of the strategy contain
control point to ascertain progress and to
initiate contingency plan if necessary.
• Business plan not end up in a drawer
somewhere once the financing has been
attained and the business launched.
Measuring Plan Progress
• Entrepreneur should check the profit and loss
statement, cash flow projections, and information
on inventory, production, quality, sales, collection
of accounts receivable, and disbursements for the
previous month.
– Inventory control
– Production control
– Quality control
– Sales control
– Disbursements
Updating the Plan
• The most effective business plan can
become out-of-date if condition change.
• If the change are likely to affect the
business plan, the entrepreneur should
determine what revisions are needed.
• In this manner, the entrepreneur can
maintain reasonable targets and goals and
keep the new venture on a course that will
increase probability of success.
Why Some
Business Plans Fail
• Goals set by the entrepreneur are unreasonable.
• Goals are not measurable
• The entrepreneur has not made a total commitment to
the business or to the family.
• The entrepreneur has no experience in the planned
business.
• The entrepreneur has no sense of potential threats or
weaknesses to the business.
• No customer need was established for the proposed
product or service.
The End

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  • 1. The Business Plan : Creating and Starting The Venture
  • 2. Planning as Part of The Business Operation • Planning is a process than never ends for a business. • As the venture grow up to mature business, planning will continue …
  • 3. What is a Business Plan? • A business plan is a written document prepared by the entrepreneur that describes all the relevant internal and external elements and strategies for starting a new venture. • It is a integration of functional plans such as marketing, finance, manufacturing, sales and human resources.
  • 4. Who should write the plan? • The business plan should be prepared by the entrepreneur. • The entrepreneur may consult with many other sources in its preparation, such as lawyers, accountants, marketing consultants, and engineers.
  • 5. Who Reads The Plans? • The business plan may be read by employees, investors, bankers, venture capitalists, suppliers, customers, advisors, and consultants. • There are three perspectives should be considered in preparing the plan : – Perspective of the entrepreneur – Marketing perspective – Investor’s perspective
  • 6. Why Have a Business Plan? • The business plan is valuable to the entrepreneur, potential investors, or even new personnel, who are trying to familiarize themselves with the venture, it goals, and objectives. – It helps determine the viability of the venture in a designated market – It provides guidance to the entrepreneur in organizing his or her planning activities – It serves as an important tool in helping to obtain financing.
  • 7. Presenting The Plan • It is often necessary for an entrepreneur to orally present the business plan before an audience of potential investors. • In this typical forum the entrepreneur would be expected to provide a short (perhaps 20-minutes or half-hour) presentation of the business plan.
  • 8. Information Needs • Before committing time and energy to preparing a business plan, the entrepreneur should do a quick feasibility study of the business concept to see whether there a any possible barriers to success. • Internet can be a valuable resource.
  • 9. Outline of a Business Plan • Introductory Page – Name and address of business – Name(s) and address(es) of principal(s) – Nature of business – Statement of financing needed – Statement of confidentially of report
  • 10. Outline … • Executive Summary – Three to four pages summarizing the complete business plan – What is the business concept or model? – How is this business concept or model unique? – Who are the individuals starting this business? – How will they make money and how much?
  • 11. Outline … • Environmental and Industry Analysis – Future outlook and trends – Analysis of competitors – Market segmentation – Industry and market forecasts • Description of Venture – Product(s) – Service(s) – Size of business – Office equipment and personnel – Background of entrepreneurs
  • 12. Outline … • Production Plan – Manufacturing process (amount subcontracted) – Physical plant – Machinery and equipment – Names of suppliers of raw materials • Operational Plan – Description of company’s operations – Flow of orders for goods and/or services – Technology utilization
  • 13. Outline … • Marketing Plan – Pricing – Distribution – Promotion – Product forecasts – Controls • Organizational Plan – Form of ownership – Identification of partners or principal shareholders – Authority of principals – Management-team background – Roles and responsibilities of members of organization
  • 14. Outline … • Assessment of Risk – Evaluate weakness of business – New technologies – Contingency Plans • Financial Plan – Pro forma income statement – Cash flow projections – Pro forma balance sheet – Break-even analysis – Sources and applications of funds
  • 15. Outline … • Appendix (contains backup material) – Letters – Market research data – Leases or contracts – Price lists from suppliers.
  • 16. Using and Implementing The Business Plan • The business plan is designed to guide the entrepreneur through the first year of operations. • Implementation of the strategy contain control point to ascertain progress and to initiate contingency plan if necessary. • Business plan not end up in a drawer somewhere once the financing has been attained and the business launched.
  • 17. Measuring Plan Progress • Entrepreneur should check the profit and loss statement, cash flow projections, and information on inventory, production, quality, sales, collection of accounts receivable, and disbursements for the previous month. – Inventory control – Production control – Quality control – Sales control – Disbursements
  • 18. Updating the Plan • The most effective business plan can become out-of-date if condition change. • If the change are likely to affect the business plan, the entrepreneur should determine what revisions are needed. • In this manner, the entrepreneur can maintain reasonable targets and goals and keep the new venture on a course that will increase probability of success.
  • 19. Why Some Business Plans Fail • Goals set by the entrepreneur are unreasonable. • Goals are not measurable • The entrepreneur has not made a total commitment to the business or to the family. • The entrepreneur has no experience in the planned business. • The entrepreneur has no sense of potential threats or weaknesses to the business. • No customer need was established for the proposed product or service.