How To Write A Business Plan

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How To Write A Business Plan
Dr. Xiao Qin Auburn Universityhttp//www.eng.aubu
rn.edu/xqin xqin_at_auburn.edu
Fall, 2008
These slides are adapted from notes by Ronna Brown
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Objectives

• Explain the importance of business planning.
• Define and describe the components of a business
  plan.
• Provide access to sample plans and resources that
  can help you develop a very good business plan.

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Outline
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Outline (cont.)
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Why Planning is Important
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Why Planning is Important
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Why Planning is Important
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Big Picture
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Components
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Table of Content
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Executive Summary
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Business Description and Vision
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Business Description and Vision (cont.)
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Business Description and Vision (cont.)
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Definition of the Market
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Definition of the Market (cont.)
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Description of Products
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Organization and Management
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Marketing and Sales Strategy
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Marketing and Sales Strategy (cont.)
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Marketing and Sales Strategy (cont.)
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Financial Management
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Financial Management (cont.)
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Balance Sheet Template
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Balance Sheet Template (cont.)
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Financial Management (cont.)
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Income Statement Template
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Financial Management (cont.)
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Cash Flow Statement Template
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Financial Management (cont.)
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Financial Management (cont.)
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Financial Management (cont.)
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Sample Business Plans
http//www.bplans.com/samples/sba.cfm
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Business Plan Template
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Next Steps
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Resources
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