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The greatest value of business planning lies in validating the lifeblood of the business, your cash flow. Researching and thinking about your business in a thorough and systematic way helps you, and your financiers feel confident about the health of your business.  \nThis process takes time now, but avoids lost capital or missed opportunity later. By working through this process you will:  \n- have a finished plan in hand  \n- be positioned to convince others to believe in the concept and your competence to run it,- have a map to your vision/destination  \n- be well on your way to starting or growing your business successfully.  \nThis is a process which should be challenged and tested along the way. It also helps us identify the best resources to help you achieve your goals.  \nWe recommend the business owner(s) write the plan personally because of the need for you to make and re-make decisions throughout the process. Central Virginia SBDC’s Business Advisors are available to assist you at any point between the first draft and the final plan. We have experience helping our clients address difficult questions, developing cash projections, and putting dreams into words.  \nBusiness Plan  \n[Cover Sheet]  \nBusiness Name  \nAddress  \nTelephone Number E-Mail Address  \nOwner’s Name  \nDate  \nConfidentiality Understanding: Information, data and drawings embodied in this business plan are strictly confidential and are supplied on the understanding that they will be held confidentially and not disclosed to third parties without the prior written consent of [INSERT YOUR NAME]  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \n1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  \n2. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION  \nA. Product(s) [Goods and/or Services]  \nB. Strengths and Challenges  \nC. Mission Statement / Strategic Goals  \n3. MARKET PLAN  \nA. Industry Description and Outlook  \nB. Analysis of Competition  \nC. Product/Service Differentiation  \nD. Marketing Strategy  \n1. Description of Target Market  \n2. Marketing Mix [for each Target Market]  \na. Product specifications and benefits  \nb. Distribution methods and plans  \nc. Pricing Strategy  \nd. Promotional Plan  \n3. Sales Plan  \n4. OPERATIONS PLAN  \nA. Hours / Location / Physical Facility  \nB. Labor  \nC. Work Flow / Processes  \nD. Suppliers  \n5. MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION PLAN  \nA. Owners/Managers in Key Positions  \nB. Outside Advisors and Other Available Resources  \n6. LEGAL, RISK MANAGEMENT & CONTINGENCIES  \n7. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS  \nA. Startup Costs  \nB. Sources and Use of Funds  \nC. Cash Flow Projections and Assumptions  \nD. Income Statement Projection  \nE. Balance Sheet Projection  \n8. APPENDICES/SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS  \n1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  \nThis section appears first, but should be written last. The executive summary is a 1-2 page summary of the key ideas and plans of the business. Its purpose is to present the reader with a “big picture” of the business concept and to entice him/her to want to read the details of the full plan. If this is also a Financial Proposal, key elements of the financing need and purposes will be highlighted here.  \n2. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION  \nStart with an introductory section that gives an overview of the business and includes the name and location, the principal owners, the legal structure (Sole proprietor, Partnership, LLC, Sub-S or CCorporation) the status (start-up, expansion, or acquisition) and the type of business (manufacturing, retail, wholesale, service-or a combination) . If the business is not a start-up, give a brief history of the business to date.  \nA. PRODUCT(S)  \nDescribe the goods and services of this business in such a way that the reader has a clear understanding. What does the product do? What benefit does it provide? What marketplace need does the product meet, or what problem does it solve? 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