Business plan
→ A plan for the development of a business, giving details
such as the products to be made, resources needed &
forecasts such as costs, revenues & cash flow.
→ Initially, new businesses will create a plan to follow but
changes in external factors will lead to changes in
business plans.
→ Business plan is a written document by the business regarding its operations.
II. Relevance of a Business Plan
→ A business plan is needed to support applications for finance, both at the start-
up stage & in the future. Lenders & other investors are not likely to put money
into a business unless the owners can provide a clear, concise vision of future
progress & profitability.
→ In particular, investors will want to know how their money is going to be spent &
when & how they are going to benefit from their investment.
III. Uses of a business plan
1. To show a clear direction for the development of a business.
2. Help show lenders & investors that the owner is cautious, responsible, serious &
credible.
3. To flag up potential problems in advance so that investors are aware & solutions
can be found.
When the business creates a business plan, they can see the potential
problem in advance & find solution.
e.g., If the business decided to expand in the future, then they will have to
increase their production. The problem is the source of finance. As a result, they
can think of in advance where they will get the finance.
IV. Contents of a Business Plan
1. An executive summary-usually business plan is very lengthy. So, there should be
a summary of the whole business plan included on the business plan itself.
2. The business opportunity-a description of the product/ range of products to be
made, the quantity to be sold & the estimated price.
3. Financial forecasts-It must be written in the business plan the cash outflows &
inflows.
e.g., sales forecast, cash flow forecast
4. The business & its objectives-the name of the business, its address, its legal
structure & its aims & objectives.
5. Personnel-who will run the business, how many employees.
6. Finance-where the finance to start up & run the business will come from.
7. Premises & equipment-premises to be used, equipment which needs to be
obtained & financed.
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