Although there is no fixed structure for the preparation of a business plan, it may be useful to use a model as a basis to make sure that you don't forget anything. Adapt it to the specificities of your company.
The 10 essential points that must be covered in a business plan
Regardless of the order and headings, these 10 essential points must be covered in every good business plan :
- The management team
- The commercial offer and its suitability to market needs
- The current state and likely evolution of the market and the environment
- The long-term vision and targets
- The sales and marketing strategy
- The way the company will deliver its products or services
- The administrative organisation
- The financial plan and financing methods
- Missing resources: team, partners, money, etc.
- The key factors for success
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