BUSINESS PLAN OUTLINE

     Below is an outline for a business plan. Use this model as a guide when developing the  business plan for your business. 

     Elements of a Business Plan 

          1. Cover sheet 
          2. Statement of purpose 
          3. Table of contents 

          I. The Business 
               A. Description of business 
               B. Marketing 
               C. Competition 
               D. Operating procedures 
               E. Personnel 
               F. Business insurance 
               G. Financial data 

          II. Financial Data 
               A. Loan applications 
               B. Capital equipment and supply list 
               C. Balance sheet 
               D. Breakeven analysis 
               E. Pro-forma income projections (profit & loss statements) 
                    Three-year summary 
                    Detail by month, first year 
                    Detail by quarters, second and third years 
                    Assumptions upon which projections were based 
               F. Pro-forma cash flow 
                    Follow guidelines for letter E. 

          III. Supporting Documents 
               Tax returns of principals for last three years 
               Personal financial statement (all banks have these forms) 
               In the case of a franchised business, a copy of franchise contract and all  supporting documents provided by the franchisor 
               Copy of proposed lease or purchase agreement for building space 
               Copy of licenses and other legal documents 
               Copy of resumes of all principals 
               Copies of letters of intent from suppliers, etc.