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The narrative template is the body of the business plan. It contains over 150 questions divided into several sections. Work through the sections in any order you like, except for the Executive Summary which should be done last. Skip any questions that do not apply to your business. When you are through writing your first draft, you will have a collection of small essays on the various topics of the business plan. Then you will want to edit them into a smooth flowing narrative.  \nThe real value of doing a business plan is not having the finished product in hand; rather, the value lies in the process of research and thinking about your business in a systematic way. The act of planning helps you to think things through thoroughly, study and research when you are not sure of the facts, and look at your ideas critically. It takes time now, but avoids costly, perhaps disastrous, mistakes later.  \nThe business plan narrative 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 entitled Refining the Plan, found at the end of the business plan. 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 are writing your plan, then pay particular attention to your writing style. You will be judged by the quality and appearance of your work as well as your ideas. For your guidance, we have included a document called Writing Guide. This is an example of an executive summary written ina clear and concise style suitable for this type of document.  \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 is 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 the assumptions underlying your financial data.  \nTo help you complete the narrative included in this business plan template, you can find templates for financial spreadsheets in the Business Plan category of the Microsoft Office Template Gallery.  \nWhen you click on the links in this document, your browser will automatically be launched and opened to the page where you can download the templates you need to complete the section.  \nWhen you are done using these instructions, delete them by clicking the border of this text box and then pressing the DELETE key.  \nPage 2 of 24  \nBusiness Plan  \nOWNERS  \nBusiness name: Example Corporation  \nAddress: Address Line 1  \nAddress Line 2  \nCity, ST 22222  \nTelephone: 222-333-4444  \nFax: 111-222-3333  \nEmail: [xyz@example.com](xyz@example.com)  \nPage 3 of 24  \nI. Table of contents  \nI. Table of contents ......................................................................................................... 3  \nII. Executive summary..................................................................................................... 4  \nIII. General Company Description .................................................................................... 5  \nIV. Products and services .................................................................................................. 6  \nV. Marketing plan ............................................................................................................ 7  \nVI. Operational Plan........................................................................................................ 13  \nVII. 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