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List in order of importance.\nSection III.\tBUSINESS/INDUSTRY PROFILE\nA.\tThe Industry\n1.\tBackground Industry Information\nInclude what industry you are discussing, the current size in terms of dollar sales and/or number of businesses or customers, whether large or small firms dominate the industry, and how the industry has developed or grown.\n2.\tCurrent and Future Trends\nWhat are the current trends of the industry your business is in, what is the industry’s growth pattern, niche markets, etc., what is the size of the market, and what are the current sales, costs, and profit margins?\nWhat industry trends are predicted for the future, how will the current and future technology impact the industry, and what are the positive and negative effects of government regulations on the industry.\n3.\tBackground of your business and business “fit”\nProvide a brief history of your business, including when it was founded, why it was started, who started it, profitability and growth patterns, and how the business has changed over time.\nHow do your products and services fit into the industry (relate the fit to current and future trends)?\nSBDC is funded in part through a cooperative\nagreement with the US Small Business Administration\nSection IV.\tORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS\nA.\tBusiness Structure, Management, and Personnel\n1.\tBusiness Structure\nIs your business a sole proprietorship, partnership, or limited liability company? 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