Can anybody complete parts 11-14 for my homework from the file business plan template word limit is 1000 you will first need to refer the case study and income statement
Business Plan Template
A business plan examines how a business will develop and operate. A business plan, typically 20 to 30 pages in length, provides a clear focus for management, research into development and prospects of the business or project, business strategies and operating objectives over the next three to five years, a benchmark against which actual performance can be measured and reviewed, and a basis for discussion with third parties.
NOTE ONE: For purposes of the business plan assignment, the maximum number of pages is 15. The sections and suggested number of pages shown below range from 13 – 20+ so you will have to manage the content to comply with the 15 page maximum (not including financial statements).
NOTE TWO: This template is a guideline.
1. Executive Summary (one page)
• Introduce the entire plan highlighting key points.
• Summarize the plan's key points and include a financial overview.
Include a summary of the business strategy (existing or adjusted).
2. Mission and Vision Statements and Values (one page)
• Describe the broad purpose of the business.
3. Company History (one page)
• Summarize the company's achievements and growth.
• Include a key ratio summary of financial performance (last five years).
• Describe significant changes that have occurred in the business and their impact.
• List company strengths and weaknesses, business opportunities and threats.
4. Ownership and Management (one to two pages)
• Describe ownership structure.
• Provide a brief summary of each owner.
• Describe management reporting structure, roles and responsibilities of each position.
• Provide a brief summary of each member of the management team focusing on key skills and qualifications.
Include an organizational chart.
5. Products and Services (one to two pages)
• Describe each product and service provided by the company.
• Describe what makes each of the products or services special to customers.
6. Industry Analysis (one to two pages)
• Identify the industry within which the company competes.
• Describe the overall size of the industry, its state of maturity and growth pattern.
Describe the external environment in which the company competes (nationally or internationally as applicable).
7. Target Market Profile (one to two pages)
• Define the value proposition.
Describe size, segment, trends and customer profiles of the target market.
• Describe key attributes that drive customers' buying decisions.
• Describe potential product or service substitutes.
8. Competition (one to two pages)
• Identify primary and secondary competitors within the target market.
• Describe competitors' strengths and weaknesses compared to the company.
9. Marketing Strategy and Sales Plan (one to two pages)
• Describe the marketing plan and distribution channels.
• Describe the sales efforts including how to attract and retain customers.
• Outline the pricing strategy and any sales incentives or promotions used.
10. Research, Development and Technology (up to one page)
• Describe plans for research and development efforts.
• Explain how the business will improve or develop products and what resources will be needed.
11. Operational and Manufacturing Plans (one to two pages)
• Provide detail on operations.
Identify physical and processing capacity of the business.
• Outline steps in the processing cycle and include a timeline.
• Identify primary sources for raw material and supplies and provisions for their continued availability.
• Describe plans for procurement, manufacturing, service, distribution and sales processes.
12. Human Resources Plan (one to two pages)
• Describe HR issues facing the business.
• Summarize the company's HR strategies in terms of attraction, retention, training and development and compensation.
13. Sources and Use of Funds (one page)
• List the timing and cost of planned capital expenditures.
• List sources of funding: working capital, equity capital (cash contribution, share issue), operating loans and long-term debt capital.
14. Financial Performance (variable)
• Include an historic financial analysis summary.
List financial targets.
Establish forecasted baseline performance (include key normalizing assumptions as applicable).
Develop a 5 year capital budget.
List scenarios considered.
List assumptions for each scenario considered.
Include key financial analysis comments on each scenario (MAX 3 scenarios).
Identify which scenario has been selected and describe, from a financial perspective, why it was chosen.
List key assumptions and provide support for the selected scenario in terms of quantities sold, price, production expenses, operating expenses, overhead and administrative expenses (including management salaries, term interest costs)
15. Appendix
• Attach supporting materials, if applicable.
