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It is not meant to be written and then forgotten. You should review it regularly and if necessary change it to ensure your plan (and your business) stays focused on the objectives.  \n1. Use this template to write your own short business plan . If you’re looking for a business plan template to assist in getting a bank loan visit [http://plansandchecklists.business.vic.gov.au](http://plansandchecklists.business.vic.gov.au)  \n2. The text in RED is instructional. You should delete it before printing or sending your plan .  \n3. Any text in blue indicates a link to a webpage or document . Press control and click anywhere in the link to launch the page . You should delete these links before printing or sending your plan .  \n4. Keep your sentences short and concise . Use bulleted lists to highlight key points .  \n5. Break up your paragraphs with extra headings if necessary .  \n6. This template works best when used in Microsoft Word’97-2007  \n7. To get information about how to write your business plan, visit the  \nBusiness Victoria website  \nPage 1 of 9. 4 March 2011 \u003CBusiness Name> l Business Plan  \n\u003Cyour logo here>  \n\u003CBusiness Name>  \nBusiness Plan  \n\u003CBusiness Address>  \nPrepared By: \u003CYour Name>  \nTable of Contents  \n1. Business Overview ........................................................ 1  \n2. Products/Services ......................................................... 1  \n3. Market Analysis ............................................................. 2  \n4. Competition................................................................... 2  \n5. Marketing Strategy ........................................................ 3  \n6. Business Structure & Management ................................. 3  \n7. Finances ........................................................................ 4  \n8 . Action Plan .................................................................... 5  \n9 . Appendices.................................................................... 6  \nPage 2 of 9. 4 March 2011 \u003CBusiness Name> l Business Plan  \n1. Business Overview  \nInclude in your overview:  \n• what your business does, your products or services  \n• how long you have been operating  \n• the industry you’re in  \n• point of difference over your competitors—such as different location, cheaper price or better service—and key benefits to your consumers  \n• where the business will be in two-to-five years and how this will be achieved, e.g. your position financially and in the market place (you may need to complete this after you’ve worked through the other sections)  \nGet help about defining your business  \nType your overview here .  \n2 . 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