Your Business Plan
BUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATES - Location where all these resources are derived
SAMPLE BUSINESS PLANS - Use for examples to see how other business plans are written
4. Artemis Free Business Plan Template
This 8 page template is what can be used to create the final business plan for submission.
3. Business Plan Questionnaire
This 4 page Word document is the preliminary document used in creating the business plan.
2. Business Plan Model
This 11 page document covers the business plan in outline form by asking thought-provoking questions in each section. Very useful in the development of the business plan.
1. Creating a Business Plan - EXTENSIVE
This is a 31 page document describing in detail how to lay out the professional business plan. Use for reference.
The attachments below will assist in creating a business plan. Here is an explanation for each:
RESOURCES
20 KEY QUESTIONS BEFORE STARTING A BUSINESS
1. Why am I starting a business?
2. What kind of business do I want
3. Who is my ideal customer?
4. What products or services will my business provide?
5. Am I prepared to spend the time and money needed to get my business started?
6. What differentiates my business idea and the products or services I will provide from others in the market?
7. Where will my business be located?
8. How many employees will I need?
9. What types of suppliers do I need?
10. How much money do I need to get started?
11. Will I need to get a loan?
12. How soon will it take before my products or services are available?
13. How long do I have until I start making a profit?
14. Who is my competition?
15. How will I price my product compared to my competition?
16. How will I set up the legal structure of my business?
17. What taxes do I need to pay?
18. What kind of insurance do I need?
19. How will I manage my business?
20. How will I advertise my business?