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You can change the order, remove the elements that doesn’t fit your requirements and modify the template before presentation.  \nHow to Use the Diagrams  \nThe diagram examples provided are editable. Use the link provided with them to open them in the Creately editor and modify them as suits your needs. Once opened in the editor you can change colors, styles, fonts, images etc. and export them as images or PDFs.  \nExecutive Summary  \nStartup Business  \n\u003CIf your business is a startup, the main purpose of your business plan is to secure funds from investors. Therefore, your executive summary should summarize:  \n- Business opportunity  \n- Business model  \n- Target market  \n- Competition  \n- Marketing and sales strategy  \n- Operational plan  \n- Owners and managements  \n- Financial analysis >  \nEstablished Business  \n\u003CIf your business is already well-established, your business plan should include synopses of;  \n- Mission statement  \n- Brief description of your company (history/ owners/ number of employees/ location detail etc. )  \n- Major milestones  \n- Financial summary  \n- Future objectives >  \nCompany Profile  \n\u003CYour company profile should provide details on  \n- Company history  \n- Overview of the company  \n- Mission Statement  \n- Key resources  \n- Business contact information  \n- Products or services  \n- Location details  \n- The market you serve  \n- Your key customers  \n- The customer issue you seek to solve>  \n*Use the following infographic to present these elements in your company profile.  \n[http://creately.com/creately-start?tempID=js45vqaq1](http://creately.com/creately-start?tempID=js45vqaq1)  \nMarket Analysis  \n\u003CThis section should include the conclusions ofthe data you have gathered through a market analysis. >  \n* Summarize the survey data on your customers with the help of this customer profile  \n[http://creately.com/creately-start?tempID=js4727vl1](http://creately.com/creately-start?tempID=js4727vl1)  \n* Present how your potential or existing customers perceives the brands/ product/ services of your competitors in the market  \n[http://creately.com/creately-start?tempID=js47gklt1](http://creately.com/creately-start?tempID=js47gklt1)  \n* Portray your company’s strength and position against your competitors with this Porter’s five forces template  \n[http://creately.com/creately-start?tempID=js48e8yn1](http://creately.com/creately-start?tempID=js48e8yn1)  \n* Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors and opportunities and threats they bring to your company with this SWOT analysis template  \n[http://creately.com/creately-start?tempID=js48uduc1](http://creately.com/creately-start?tempID=js48uduc1)  \n* Analyze the Political, Economical, Socio-Cultural and Technological in your market is affecting your company and it’s growth with this PEST analysis template.  \n[http://creately.com/creately-start?tempID=gsx1cnem5](http://creately.com/creately-start?tempID=gsx1cnem5)  \n* Present the data you have gathered on your competitors more effectively and in a readerfriendly way with this competitor profile.  \n[http://creately.com/creately-start?tempID=js4c3xzy1](http://creately.com/creately-start?tempID=js4c3xzy1)","cbCaibYGmK50ZAES","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibYGmK50ZAES","pdf",1159188,"English","# How to Use This Template\n## How to Use the Diagrams\n# Executive Summary\n## Startup Business\n## Established Business\n# Company Profile\n# Market Analysis","[{\"question\":\"How should the executive summary differ for a startup versus an established business?\",\"answer\":\"For a startup, it should summarize the business opportunity, business model, target market, competition, marketing and sales strategy, operational plan, owners and management, and financial analysis. 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