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What is a business plan?. A business plan is a document or report detailing how a business will develop a venture over a specific period of time. This is usually prepared before the start of a new business but sometimes for the expansion of an existing business. . Why prepare a business plan?.
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What is a business plan? • A business plan is a document or report detailing how a business will develop a venture over a specific period of time. • This is usually prepared before the start of a new business but sometimes for the expansion of an existing business.
Why prepare a business plan? • To give the owner a clear idea of direction and operation • To obtain loan and show the banker an ability to pay back the loan • To show investors why they should invest in the business
content • Description of the business • Product information • Analysis of potential market • Financial resources • Human resources • Production forecast • Promotion resources • Assets requirements • SWOT analysis
Practice Questions • May 01 H1 Q2a • May 04 S2 Q4b • N07 H1 Q4b • N09 H1 Q3a