How to Create a 15-20 Slide PowerPoint for an Export Business Plan

Microsoft PowerPoint is presentation software that helps you create dynamic presentations that can effectively help you convey business plans. With a pre-made PowerPoint slide show, you can modify the slides to your specific business need. The designer backgrounds convey a professional feel while the ready made bullet points help you target your presentation and keep your audience focused on the nuts and bolts of your export business plan.

Instructions

1. Click on the "Office" button and choose "New" in PowerPoint

2. Click on the "Presentations" category in the list box.

3. Click on "Business" in the presentations list.

4. Double-click on "Business Plan Presentation." Microsoft will automatically open a 12 slide business plan slideshow.

5. Right-click on a slide that you would like to copy. For example, if you want to have two "Market summary" slides, right-click on the slide and choose "Duplicate Slide."

6. Repeat Step 5 until you have your required amount of slides.

7. Tailor the mission statement to your business needs. For example, state the product that you export, where that product is produced and to whom it is sent. State your company's long term mission clearly and concisely. If you want to change the type (for example, if you want to bold a statement), click on the "Home" tab and choose the appropriate button from the "Font" menu (the bold button is a heavy-type "b").

8. Complete the other sections of your PowerPoint slideshow, tailoring the slides to your specific business's needs. Make sure your wording is as clear and concise as possible for each slide.

Tips & Warnings

• Use as few words as possible when creating your slides. Slides that have too many words on them will appear cluttered and may be unreadable from the back of a room.

• According to Colorado State University, you should appeal to as many senses as possible when creating slides. Make sure to include visuals as well as words.

References

• Microsoft Office: Template for Startup Business
• Colorado State University: Business Plan Presentations

Resources

• BusinessPlans: Export Coffee Summary