How to Write a Small Business Plan

You will learn how to write a small business plan step-by-step instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pen, paper, and a computer.

1. First is your cover sheet which will advertise the name of your business, a picture or your business logo or an image that represents the business.

2. Second page is the owners name, business name, address, email, and business contact number.

3. Third page is the table of contents. which should look similar to this.
   
   I. Table of Contents
   II. Executive Summary
   III. Mission Statement
   IV. Business Description
   V. Management and Organization
   VI. The Market
   VII. Sales and Marketing Strategy
   VIII. Business Status
   IX. Financial Statements
   X. Appendices

4. Fourth page is the Executive Summary : This should be written last it should be two pages or less. This is a brief summary of everything covered in your business plan, this will cover who the owners are? What you are marketing to sale? Who your customers are? Your future plans for the business. Financial plans and creating revenue for your business.

5. Fifth page is the Mission Statement : This should be 30 words or less it should explain your purpose and guiding principles for the business.

6. Sixth page is the Business Description: Explain what type of business you have, What kind of industry does it fall under? What products are being used or sold? What service is being provided? What makes your business different? Where are you located.

7. Seventh page is Management and Organization : Who are the owners of the business? Who are the employees? Who are your advisors/mentors who help you along the way as your business grows.

8. Eighth page is the Market : Who are your customers? Who is your competition?

9. Ninth page is the Sale and Marketing Strategy : What is your objective? What is your marketing plan? What print material will be used? What Public Relations strategies will be used?

10. Tenth page is the Business Status : What have you accomplished? What are you currently working on?

11. Eleventh page Is Financial Status : What is your budget? Write down everything you need presently and the price? What is your account balance?

12. Twelfth page is Appendices : This is any extra material dealing with your business

Tips & Warnings

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Resources

• Business Advice

[Toshabntz]

on 11/26/2009 Nice article!

[success79]

on 11/7/2009 I like your article! This is professionally written. I will hold on to this link. Good job! 5***** Rec'd

[djackman]

on 11/5/2009 great steps to creating a busines plan 5*

[annie021628]

on 11/4/2009 Awesome article! You really know your stuff! 5* and a rec.

[scribblyscrib]

on 11/2/2009 Excellent article! Someone with no business experience could use this to effectively write a business plan.