Dear GtoGPlus Friends, those of you who attended the September Webinar titled, “Latinas Entrepreneurs: How to Start & Grow Your Business,” requested additional information on how to prepare a business plan. Below is the outline to creating a business plan.

BUSINESS PLAN OUTLINE

Cover Sheet: Business Name, Address, Phone Number, Principals

Executive Summary

Table of Contents

Section One: The Business

A. Description of Business

B. Products/Services

C. Market Analysis

D. Marketing Plan

E. Location

F. Competition

G. Management and Operations

H. Personnel

I. Application and Effect of Loan or Investment

Section Two: Financial Data

A. Projected Financial Statements

Income Statements

Cash Flow Statements

Balance Sheets

Assumptions to Projected Financial Statements

B. Break Even Analysis

C. Sources and Uses of Funds

Section Three: Supporting Documents Historical financial statements,

tax returns, resumes, reference letters, personal financial statements,

facilities diagrams, letters of intent, purchase orders, contracts, etc.

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