the major
elements of a business plan:- the following
business element
- Business
concept. Describes the business, its product and
the market it will serve. It should point out just exactly what
will be sold, to whom and why the business will hold a competitive
advantage.
- Financial
features. Highlights the important financial points
of the business including sales, profits, cash flows and return on
investment.
- Financial
requirements. Clearly states the capital needed to
start the business and to expand. It should detail how the capital
will be used, and the equity, if any, that will be provided for
funding. If the loan for initial capital will be based on security
instead of equity, you should also specify the source of
collateral.
- Current
business position. Furnishes relevant information
about the company, its legal form of operation, when it was formed,
the principal owners and key personnel.
- Major
achievements. Details any developments within the
company that are essential to the success of the business. Major
achievements include items like patents, prototypes, location of a
facility, any crucial contracts that need to be in place for
product development, or results from any test marketing that has
been conducted.