ENTREPRENEURSHIP

TOPIC 8 :
BUSINESS PLAN
 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME
CLO2:Work
cooperatively
in group to
complete the
assigned
project based
on
entrepreneurial
skills. (P2) CLO
2&3
CLO3: Present
business plan
creatively
prepared using
knowledge
gained via
group.(A2)
BUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATE

Cover page
Title of the business plan
Logo
Name and address of the business
Name of the writer
Date of submission
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary
1.0 Purpose of preparing business plan
2.0 Business/company background
3.0 Background of owner/partners/directors
4.0 Background of proposed project
5.0 Administration/management/organization plan
6.0 Marketing plan
7.0 Operational plan
8.0 Financial plan
9.0 Conclusion/Recommendation
Appendices
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
It is written last and after completing all the
business plan which not exceeding two pages
long.
This part explains the purposes of preparing
business plan. It also gives an overview of the
business plan that enable readers (banks,
investors, customers, etc) to understand the
overall purpose and the desired outcome of the
business.
1.0 PURPOSE OF PREPARING
BUSINESS PLAN

The main objectives of preparing business plan

which are as follows:
To obtain financial assistance/loan
To provide guidance in managing the business
To allocate business resources effectively
To convince relevant parties of the investment about
this potential project/business
As an opportunity to assess the business venture
To view and evaluate the proposed business venture
in an objective, critical and practical manner.
2.0 BUSINESS/COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Name of the business/company
Business address

Correspondence address

Telephone number

Fax number

E-mail address

Form of business

Main activity

Initial own capital

Date of commencement

Date of registration

Registration number

Name of bank

Bank account number

3.0 BACKGROUND OF
OWNER/PARTNERS/DIRECTORS
Name of owner/partners/directors
Identity card number

Date of birth

Age

Gender

Permanent address

Telephone no.

Marital status

Academic qualifications

Skills

Experience

Present occupation

Capital contribution

Courses attended
4.0 BACKGROUND OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
Location of the proposed project
Physical location

Building (rental/purchase)

Basic aminities/facilities (electricity, water &

telephone)
Transportation/other facilities
5.0 ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT/ORGANIZATION
PLAN

Organizations mission, vision and objectives

Organizations chart/structure

Manpower planning

Description of tasks and responsibilities

Remuneration plan

List of office equipment and supplies

Administrative budget
6.0 MARKETING PLAN
Industry analysis
Product/services
Target market
Market size
Competitors (swot analysis)
Market share
Sales forecast
Marketing strategies (4 Ps)
Marketing budget
7.0 OPERATIONAL/PRODUCTION
PLAN
Operational/production process
Production schedule/capacity planning

Raw material requirement

Manpower planning

Machine and equipment

Location of operation

Operation layout plan

Operational budget
8.0 FINANCIAL PLAN
Financial schedules
Fixed asset depreciation schedule
Loan amortization schedule
Hire purchase schedule
Sources of finance
Equity/own contribution
Bank loan
Hire purchase
Sponsorship
Grant
Credit from supplier
Project implementation cost schedule (fixed asset/capital
expenditure, working capital, other expenditure, contingency
cost)
Pro-forma Cash Flow Statement

Pro-forma Income Statement (from 1st year 3rd year)

Pro-forma Balance Sheet

9.0 CONCLUSION
Main content
Main purpose

Project improvement/mitigation

The viability and potential of the proposed

project
Important issues
APPENDICES
Research data
Related forms such as Form A, Form PNA.42,
copy of certificate business registration, permit,
license etc
Pictures

Testimonial

Pamphlet, brochure or advertisement