Section 1: Write the answers to General Business questions. 

Section 2: For Section II, do the same for the type of business plan that you are working on for. 

Section 3: Create a Mission Statement and SWOT analysis of your business.

Section 4: Create a Description of your business, Be sure to include Goals.

 

1. What problem do I solve for my customers?

 

2. Who is my typical (target) customer?

 

3. How will I communicate with my target customer?

 

4. What products and/or services will I provide? Are there any products or services my customers may expect me to provide that I don't plan to provide? 

 

5. Where will my business be located?

 

6. Where will I buy the products I need?

 

7. What hours will I operate?

 

8. Who will work for me and how will they be paid?

 

9. Who will handle critical tasks like selling, ordering, bookkeeping, marketing, and shipping? 

 

10. How will I advertise and promote my business?

 

11. What are the competition's strengths and weaknesses? 

 

12. How am I different from the competition, as seen through the eyes of my customers?  

 

Section 2, Specific Business Questions

 

1. Are my credentials and skills equal to or better than others in my field?

 

2. Can I sell my service as well as I can perform it?

 

3. Will I take work on speculation or will I insist on cash for each job?

 

4. Do I have a client list to begin with or will I start cold?

 

5. Am I better off associating with others or being independent?

 

Section 3, Do a Mission Statement and SWOT analysis of your business.

 

Section 4, Description and Goals.