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Product Type
Guidebook
Product ID
GB01082008
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PDF [324 KB]
Product Length
19 Pages
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$ 0.00
Easy-to-follow guide to effective business planning for start-ups and fast-growing ventures. Document contains extensive insights, comments, and tips to avoid the pitfalls of strategic business planning for technology orientated companies.
Preliminary Considerations
1. Non-Disclosure Document
2. Executive Summary
2.1. The Enterprise
2.2. Key Management & Key Personnel
2.3. Product & Services Offering
2.4. Marketing Strategy
2.5. Financial
3. The Enterprise
3.1. Mission Statement & Objectives
3.2. Enterprise History
3.3. Organization
3.3.1. Key Management & Key Personnel
3.3.2. Board of Directors
3.3.3. Other Shareholders & Investors
3.3.4. Supporting Professional Advisors
3.4. Operations
3.5. Future
4. The Market
4.1. Description of the Market
4.2. Objectives
4.3. Market Segmentation
4.4. Market Size
4.5. Environment
4.6. Alternative Markets/Market Segments
4.7. Ongoing Market Evaluation
5. Product & Service Offering
5.1. Description
5.2. Market Status
5.3. Value to Customers/Consumers
5.4. Cost to Produce
5.5. Support Strategies
6. Marketing Strategy
6.1. Overall Marketing Strategy
6.2. Target Group Definition
6.3. Promotion
6.4. Pricing
6.5. Sales
6.6. Distribution
7. Competitive Analysis
8. Development Program
8.1. Proprietary Technology
8.2. Competitive Edge
8.3. Products, Products Improvements, New Products
8.4. Special Design Tools & Processes
8.5. Design & Development Status
8.6. Design & Development Costs
8.7. Difficulties, Risks, and Contigency Plans
9. Operations/Production
9.1. Operations Overview
9.2. Manufacturing Strategy
9.3. Strategic Make or Buy Decision
9.4. Geographic Location
9.5. Plant Property & Equipment
9.6. Process Technology
9.7. Management of Inventories
9.8. Organization of Workforce
9.9. Quality Assurance
9.10. Regulatory and Environmental Issues
9.11. Operational Difficulties, Risks, and Contingencies
10. Financial Plan
10.1. Capital Requirements
10.2. Use of Funds
10.3. Pro Forma Income Statements & Balance Sheets
10.3.1. Pro Forma Income Statements (Year 1-3)
10.3.2. Projected Cash Flow Analysis (Year 1-3)
10.3.3. Pro Forma Balance Sheet (Year 1-3)
10.4. Cost Control
10.5. Financial Highlights
11. Financial Alternatives
11.1. Best Case Scenario
11.2. Worst Case Scenario
12. Financial Addenda
12.1. Summary of Financial Plan
12.2. Notes to Financial Statements
13. Appendices