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How to write an Entrepreneurial Business Plan

What is a startup?

  • New venture

  • Not a copy of large companies

  • Doesn’t have (much) record of sales

  • Plenty of assumptions

  • Not clear business model

  • Mainly run by one person

What’s the purpose of an Entrepreneurial  Business Plan?

  • To show your business case is valid

  • Your business has potential and it is viable

  • You have solutions for your customers’ problems

  • Your financials make sense and are viable

  • You look professional

Major elements in a Start-up Business Plan

  • Your Start-up overview

  • Market analysis 

  • Marketing Mix

  • Operation Plan 

  • Financial Plan

  • Supporting evidence

Now let's explain each section:

your startup Overview

This section of a business plan gives a general overview to the reader about your company and people, some items are:

 

  • The nature of product/service (why do customers care about your product/service?)

  • Vision and Mission Statement

  • Qualification and Skill of the owners

  • Legislation and regulations

  • Level of Insurance needed

Marketing section of a Business Plan

  • A very important part of a Business Plan which showing the potential of your proposed business

  • It also shows your understanding of your market

  • Must have the following parts:

 - Market research

     - Marketing Mix

Market Research

You should demonstrate your understanding of the current and future situation of the market.

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It must cover the following:

  • Industry overview

  • Competitors (analysis)

  • Your findings from primary and secondary data collection

  • Market trends

  • Target Market

  • Future plan for collecting data and staying updated about the changes

Marketing Mix

This section shows the whole structure of your marketing:

  • -Product

  • -Place

  • -Price

  • -Promotion

Operation plan

An essential part to show your skills and understanding of how to run the proposed business. Including the following:

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  • Work flow chart

  • Suppliers

  • Occupational Health and Safety

  • Contingency Plans

  • Record Keeping

Financial plan

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The serious part of the Business Plan

Should include the following:

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  • Sales objectives

  • Sales projection (2 years min.)

  • Cashflow

  • Balance Sheet

  • Marketing and Operational Budget

  • Break-even analysis

Supporting Documents

Any documents, evidence or licences you need to prove you are able to run your business successfully. Such as qualifications, permits, driver's licence, council permit etc.

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