๐งญ Steps Followed in Execution of Business Plan
A business plan follows a logical sequence to present information in a clear and persuasive way for investors, partners, or internal planning. Hereโs the ideal order for the components listed:
๐ A. Executive Summary
๐ Comes first, but is usually written last.
๐ Provides a brief overview of the entire business plan.
๐ Includes highlights from all sections: business concept, market opportunity, financial projections, etc.
๐ It helps readers quickly understand what the business is and why it will succeed.
๐ข B. Description of Business:
๐ Provides detailed information about the business, its mission and vision, and details about the founders and leadership team.
๐ A strong team profile builds credibility and shows the capability to execute the business plan.
๐ฅ C. Managementย Team Profiling and Organization Plan
๐ Introduces the organizational structure and the key members of the team.
๐ Describes roles, responsibilities, and backgrounds of the founders and leadership.
๐ Important for showing how the business will be run and by whom.
๐ D.ย Industry and Market Analysis:
๐ This step involves researching the industry trends, customer segments, competitors, and overall market potential.
๐ It provides evidence that the opportunity exists and demonstrates an understanding of the market landscape.
โ๏ธ E.ย Operations, Marketing Plan, Financing, HR:
๐ After establishing market understanding, the plan outlines how the business will operate, how it will attract and retain customers, and how it will be funded, in that order.
๐ This section includes key elements like production plans, pricing strategies, distribution channels, and financial projections.
โ ๏ธ F. Risk and Contingency Analysis:
๐ Finally, a well-rounded plan includes a realistic assessment of risks and outlines strategies to mitigate them.
๐ This demonstrates foresight and preparation for potential challenges.