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How to Write a Professional Business Plan
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How to Write a Professional Business Plan

Everything you need to know about writing a business plan.
Created byShane Kluiter
Last updated 11/2020
English
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What you'll learn

  • After taking this course students will be able to write out a clear and concise business plan that is properly formatted and easily presentable. This will include a budget, startup plan, and all the information needed to start the business.
  • Step-by-step walk-through for each section of a business plan
  • Save money by not hiring an outside consultant to write your business plan for you
  • Create an actionable Executive Summary
  • Evaluate your businesses financials
  • Evaluate your break even point
  • Build a long term plan for your business
  • Learn practical skills on how to write each main component of a Business Plan
  • Learn about each main component of a Business Plan including Executive Summary, Marketing Analysis, Marketing and Sales, and Financial Projections

Course content

2 sections • 10 lectures • 45m total length

  • Introduction7:16

    This is an introduction to the course that will overview what the course will go over. Included below are a business plan example as well as a business plan outline that you can follow along with and fill out as you listen to the lectures.

  • Executive Summary2:44

    Define the executive summary objectives and outline the document’s scope, owners’ roles, and go-to-market strategy. Highlight revenue and profit goals and list the keys to success.

  • Mission Statement and Vision2:54

    Craft a concise mission statement that defines our purpose, who we are, what we do, and why, then set a bold five-year vision and culture.

  • Company Summary3:00

    Outline the company summary with ownership structures and roles, revenue allocation, and startup cost breakdown, using tables to show day-one funding and expenses.

  • Market Analysis4:05

    Explore the market analysis section, defining target segments, assessing price points and competition, and using data to support market positioning and advertising strategies.

  • Strategy and Implementation Summary4:32

    Define a specific product, carve out your competitive edge with real-time data capabilities, map go-to-market and sales strategies, assign responsibilities, and craft realistic revenue forecasts.

  • Management and Operations Summary5:01
  • Important Assumptions3:35
  • Funding and Exit Strategy3:45

    Outline funding requests to banks, crowdfunding, or family loans, and define an exit strategy with dissolution, buyouts, and milestone-driven goals for your business plan.

Requirements

  • This requires no knowledge. If you have Microsoft word or access to Google Doc's you will be able to utilize the included documents. If not, you will be able to reference the PDF example included.

Description

In this course you will learn how to write a business plan. Key points of research will be laid out so that you are able to develop a strategy and clearly lay out a full plan for your business. You will be given an outline to follow for formatting to ensure that you do not miss any important parts of your business plan. Included in this course is also a PDF example of a business plan for you to reference.

Who this course is for:

  • First time business owners, entrepreneurs, business owners looking to write out a plan to secure funding.
  • New entrepreneurs
  • New business owners
  • Existing business owners who want to learn how to create a plan to scale their businesses
  • Anyone looking for a foundation to build their plan to move from being an employee to an entrepreneur

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