Before you begin, please take a moment to review the 12 sections you will need to complete. Having this information ready will make the process much faster.
Information You Should Prepare:
- **1. Contact & Business Info**: Your Name, Email, and Business Name.
- **2. Executive Summary**: A 1-page summary (written last, but important to think about).
- **3. Company Description**: Mission, Vision, and legal structure.
- **4. Products & Services**: What you sell and the problem it solves.
- **5. Market Analysis**: Who your target customer is.
- **6. Competition**: Your main competitors and how you're different.
- **7. Marketing & Sales**: How you'll reach customers and make sales.
- **8. Management & Organization**: Your experience and key team members.
- **9. Operational Plan**: How the business runs day-to-day.
- **10. Financial Plan (Costs)**: Estimated startup costs and funding needs.
- **11. Financial Plan (Projections)**: Sales forecast and break-even point.
- **12. Conclusion & Next Steps**: Action plan summary.
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