Preparing a Business Plan

Overview:

This course is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners. Learn how to tell your story through a business plan, including the various components that need to be presented. This includes the executive summary, business plan structure, financial and non-financial information, and addressing risk. Examples of funding analysis including estimating start-up costs, as well as monthly operating projections, are explained in detail.

Course Content:

 In this course you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

·         Different stakeholders that will read your business plan

·         Structure of a business plan

·         Executive summary

·         Market analysis, marketing plan, and competitive advantage

·         Start-up funds and budgeting information

·         Financial projections and assumptions

·         Break-even analysis and risk evaluation

Learning Objectives:

 Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

·         Describe who the audience is for your business plan and how information should be presented to satisfy their needs

·         Identify the components of a business plan and the sequence in which it should be presented

·         Demonstrate how to structure and present financial and non-financial information in a business plan

·         Explain how to address risk and assumptions in a business plan

Who Will Benefit: 

 This course is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs looking for strategies on how to properly prepare a business plan for shareholders, with a focus on accounting and finance.