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How to Evaluate a Business Plan?

MBA520, Group F Manal AlShabanah Nouf AlArifi Noura Al-Saud Samah AlSubaie. How to Evaluate a Business Plan?. Content. A Life Changing College Paper Key components of a business plan The question? More questions! What is a business plan evaluation?

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How to Evaluate a Business Plan?

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  1. MBA520, Group F • Manal AlShabanah • Nouf AlArifi • Noura Al-Saud • Samah AlSubaie How to Evaluate a Business Plan?

  2. Content • A Life Changing College Paper • Key components of a business plan • The question? More questions! • What is a business plan evaluation? • Who is the Evaluator? • The process of evaluation • Techniques and Frameworks • Conclusion

  3. “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” - Coach John Wooden Led UCLA to record wins that are still unmatched in the world of basketball.

  4. A Life Changing College Paper

  5. Key Components of a business plan Overview Business Environment (Market Analysis) Description Strategy Financial Review Action Plan

  6. The question? More questions!

  7. What is a business plan evaluation?

  8. Who is the Evaluator?

  9. The process of evaluation 1.1 5-What’s the closest thing to my idea in the marketplace? 1- Do I really want to pursue this idea? 2- Am I capable of pursuing this idea? 3- Does this idea tap my personal strengths? 4- Can I describe my idea in 25 words or less?

  10. The process of evaluation 1.2 10- Am I willing re-mortgage my house? 6- Does my idea meet a need or solve a customer problem? 7- Does this idea take advantage of a new opportunity? 8- What’s the biggest drawback or limitation? 9- When will my idea make money?

  11. Techniques and Frameworks • One of the most difficult decisions anyone can make. • Use the right tools. • Evaluation tools provide comprehensive framework. Frameworks Surveys Online Software Helpful Tools

  12. Techniques and Frameworks 1.1OUTSIDE-IMPACT O Opportunity U Uncertainty Is this a positive present value opportunity? Does it have IMPACTS? S Strategy I E Investment Exit D T Deal Team

  13. Techniques and Frameworks 1.1OUTSIDE-IMPACT O Opportunity U Uncertainty Is this a positive present value opportunity? Does it have IMPACTS? S Strategy I What is the idea? I E Investment Exit Is the target market large enough to support substantial growth / valuation? M D T Deal Team P Why does the opportunity generate a positive present value? What is unique? A Will customers in that market accept / buy this new product /service? C Why won't the value be competed away? T Why is this a good time to enter? S Speed? How quickly can this be implemented?

  14. Techniques and Frameworks 1.1OUTSIDE-IMPACT O Opportunity U Uncertainty Is this a positive present value opportunity? Does it have IMPACTS? S Strategy Good opportunities have positive IMPACTS.   I  E Investment Exit D T Deal Team  If the opportunity does not have IMPACTS then it should not be pursued. 

  15. Techniques and Frameworks 1.1OUTSIDE-IMPACT O Opportunity U Uncertainty Is this a positive present value opportunity? S What are major uncertainties? Strategy I E Investment Exit D Can management team implement opportunity? T Deal Team Is strategy consistent with opportunity, uncertainty, team, and exit? Investment requirements / cash flows. Does deal structure provide appropriate incentives? Is the deal exit-able? How?

  16. Techniques and Frameworks 1.1OUTSIDE-IMPACT O Opportunity U Uncertainty S If a business does not pass the OUTSIDE tests, leave it outside! Strategy I E Investment Exit D T Deal Team

  17. Techniques and Frameworks 1.2Surveys The more you know and the more reliable your sources of information about your business, the grater your confidence in your business plan.

  18. Techniques and Frameworks 1.3Online Software They help creating business plans in half the time with twice the impact. MyAdvisor(www.progrid.info)

  19. Techniques and Frameworks 1.3Online Software LivePlan(www.progrid.info)

  20. Techniques and Frameworks 1.4Helpful tools

  21. Techniques and Frameworks 1.4Helpful tools You can start creating your business plan byusing one of the available tools that save your time and effort. • Rapid Idea Evaluation Tool: http://therapidevaluation.com • Business in a box: http://www.business-in-a-box.com • Bplan: http://www.bplans.com • Online courses : • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): • http://www.uclaextension.edu/pages/course.aspx?reg=247423w • The My Own Business, Inc. (MOBI): • http://www.myownbusiness.org

  22. Conclusion

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