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Thank you for downloading this business plan template. Please feel free to delete this page after you have read the instructions below.  \n2. Where needed, sections have summaries that briefly explain how to fill out each box. Detailed guidance on completing the various sections of this business plan template can be found at the end of this document. Delete these when you have finished your business plan.  \n3. The structure of this document is a guide only – you may wish to delete (or add) sections to this plan depending on your business type or the intended audience.  \nNote  \nThis is a guide only and should neither replace competent advice, nor be taken or relied upon as financial or professional advice. Seek professional advice before making any decision that could affect your business.  \nBusiness profile  \nPlan date:  \nBusiness name  \nStructure  \nEstablished  \nSelect a structure  \nContact details  \nContact name  \nTelephone  \nMobile  \nEmail  \nPostal address  \nPhysical address  \nOnline/social media  \nBlog  \nFacebook  \nInstagram  \nLinkedIn  \nPinterest  \nThreads  \nTikToK  \nTumblr  \nWebsite  \nX  \nYouTube  \nOther  \n[Visit www.communityfirstfl.org](Visit www.communityfirstfl.org)  \n1  \nCorp. NMLS\\#: 379502  \nPage 1  \n1. Business overview  \nWhat we do  \n{Enter text – the main products and/or services your business offers. Try not to use any jargon. If it helps, explain what you’d do in a typical week.}  \nChannels to market  \n{Enter text – which channels are you using (retail, wholesale, direct, online, contracting, partnerships, licensing, etc. ) and why. How you get what you do, to your customers.}  \nWhy it works  \n{Enter text – your key competitive advantage, or unique selling point, or unfair advantage. Whatever you know ensures your business is a success.}  \nHow we protect  \n{Enter text – how you stop the competition from entering your market or attracting your customers. The barriers to maintain your sales revenue, from intellectual property protection, exclusive supply, contracts, industry knowledge, credibility etc.}  \nMoney  \n{Enter text – if a start-up, outline how much money you need to start, how much money you have, and then if there is a gap you need to fill. Outline where this money is coming from. If an existing business, outline your cash reserves and your cash runway: how many months you are cash flow positive.}  \nThe future  \n{Enter text – outline a brief vision of your goals and where you see your business going and the opportunities ahead, for example new products, business models, partnerships, expand geographically, improve delivery, online, more funding to increase capacity, etc.}  \n[Visit www.communityfirstfl.org](Visit www.communityfirstfl.org 2 Corp. NMLS#: 379502)[ 2](Visit www.communityfirstfl.org 2 Corp. NMLS#: 379502)[ Corp. NMLS\\#: 379502](Visit www.communityfirstfl.org 2 Corp. NMLS#: 379502)  \n2. Business background  \nHistory  \n{Enter text – write down the history of the business and major achievements. 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