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The narrative template is the body of the business plan. It contains more than 150 questions divided into several sections. Work through the sections in any order that you like, except for the Executive Summary, which should be done last. Skip any questions that do not apply to your type of business. When you are finished writing your first draft, you’ll have a collection of small essays on the various topics of the business plan. Then you’ll want to edit them into a smooth-flowing narrative.\nThe real value of creating a business plan is not in having the finished product in hand; rather, the value lies in the process of researching and thinking about your business in a systematic way. The act of planning helps you to think things through thoroughly, study and research if you are not sure of the facts, and look at your ideas critically. It takes time now, but avoids costly, perhaps disastrous, mistakes later.\nThis business plan is a generic model suitable for all types of businesses. However, you should modify it to suit your particular circumstances. Before you begin, review the section titled Refining the Plan, found at the end. It suggests emphasizing certain areas depending upon your type of business (manufacturing, retail, service, etc.). It also has tips for fine-tuning your plan to make an effective presentation to investors or bankers. If this is why you’re creating your plan, pay particular attention to your writing style. You will be judged by the quality and appearance of your work as well as by your ideas.\nIt typically takes several weeks to complete a good plan. Most of that time is spent in research and re-thinking your ideas and assumptions.  But then, that’s the value of the process. So make time to do the job properly. Those who do never regret the effort. And finally, be sure to keep detailed notes on your sources of information and on the assumptions underlying your financial data.\n\u000fBusiness Plan\nOWNERS\nYour Business Name\nAddress Line 1\nAddress Line 2\nCity, ST  ZIP Code\nTelephone\nFax\nE-Mail\nTable of Contents\n\u0013 TOC \\h \\z \\t \"Heading 3,1\" \u0014\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc52620470\" \u0014I.\tTable of Contents\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc52620470 \\h \u00143\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc52620471\" \u0014II.\tExecutive Summary\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc52620471 \\h \u00144\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc52620472\" \u0014III.\tGeneral Company Description\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc52620472 \\h \u00145\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc52620473\" \u0014IV.\tProducts and Services\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc52620473 \\h \u00146\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc52620474\" \u0014V.\tMarketing Plan\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc52620474 \\h \u00147\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc52620475\" \u0014VI.\tOperational Plan\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc52620475 \\h \u001416\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc52620476\" \u0014VII.\tManagement and Organization\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc52620476 \\h \u001421\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc52620477\" \u0014VIII.\tPersonal Financial Statement\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc52620477 \\h \u001422\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc52620478\" \u0014IX.\tStartup Expenses and Capitalization\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc52620478 \\h \u001423\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc52620479\" \u0014X.\tFinancial Plan\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc52620479 \\h \u001424\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc52620480\" \u0014XI.\tAppendices\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc52620480 \\h \u001427\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc52620481\" \u0014XII.\tRefining the Plan\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc52620481 \\h \u001428\u0015\u0015\n\u0015Executive Summary\nWrite this section last.\nWe suggest that you make it two pages or fewer.\nInclude everything that you would cover in a five-minute interview.\nExplain the fundamentals of the proposed business:  What will your product be? Who will your customers be? Who are the owners? What do you think the future holds for your business and your industry?\nMake it enthusiastic, professional, complete, and concise.\nIf applying for a loan, state clearly how much you want, precisely how you are going to use it, and how the money will make your business more profitable, thereby ensuring repayment.\nGeneral Company Description\nWhat business will you be in? 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