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The plan will describe the link between the ‘product’ and the marketplace. In a University a‘product’ is invariably a service, or academic offering. However, a ‘product’ may refer to commercialisation of University owned intellectual property (IP) .  \nBusiness Plan vs Business Case  \nUse a  Business Plan when  \n• Seeking approval fora College, Region or Division to enter into contracts, which commit the University to any of the following circumstances;  \n- Subcontracting of teaching activity to other providers  \n- Provision of newand significant services, other than teaching and research, to external parties  \n- Commercialisation of intellectual property  \n- Commercialisation of University services  \n- Establishment of a newResearch Centre  \nand/or  \n• Planning the strategic renewal or redirection of an existing University entity or activity (i.e.  \nSchool/Department/Institute/Section)  \n• Seeking investment from parties outside the University  \nUse a  Business Case  \n• When requesting approval for:  \n- Capital expenditure/Capital works  \n- Launch of a newacademic programme, or activity (e.g. Film School)  \n- When seeking approval and support from within the University  \nBusiness Case templates are available on-line at [insert link]  \nBusiness Plan template –November 2005  \nakwalker Page 1  \nWhat should be in a Business Plan?  \nThis template is provided to assist you to prepare a Business Plan for approval. The template may also be used with seeking financial support from the University, or from outside investors. The template maybe modified to suit your specific purposes, and your target audience.  \nWorksheets are appended to this template foryour use.  \nRelevant Massey University Policies and Procedures  \nSubcontracting of Teaching Activity Policy  \nApproval Pathways and Quality Assurance Guidelines: for Domestic and International subcontracting of Teaching Activity.  \nResearch Centres Policy  \nTerms of Reference for Commercial Activities Group (CAG)  \nCapital Planning and Approval Process  \nBusiness Plan template –November 2005  \nakwalker Page 2  \nBUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATE  \nTITLE:  \nPREPARED BY: [name/title/College] [date]  \nCONTENTS OF THE BUSINESS PLAN  \n1. Executive Summary  \n2. Purpose and Objectives  \n3. Background history  \n4. Business Description  \n5. Markets and Market Strategy  \n6. Research and Development (if applicable)  \n7. Academic Quality Assurance (if applicable)  \n8. Management and Staff  \n9. Principal Risks and Problems  \n10. Resource Requirements  \n11. Financial forecasts  \nAnnexes  \nBusiness Plan template –November 2005  \nakwalker Page 3  \nThe Business Plan should comprise the following sections  \n1. Executive Summary  \nThe Executive Summary captures highlights of plan and serves as a quick reference for interested individuals, investors and approval committees.  \nThe summary should be no more than two pages long, and include:  \n• Purpose of the plan  \n• Description of the current situation  \n• Brief descriptions ofthe product/service and potential customers and markets  \n• Proposed direction or change in direction.  \n• Linkages to the University and College’s strategic direction  \n• Anticipated benefits and financial projections  \n• Financial commitment required  \n• Other resource requirements i.e. academic staff, and support staff required.  \n• Infrastructure and other facilities required  \n• Management expertise available and management input to proposal  \n• Key risks and anticipated problems  \n• Implementation/completion timelines  \nBusiness Plan template –November 2005  \nakwalker Page 4  \n2. 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