Looking for a cutting-edge business plan to increase your chances of getting funded? It never hurts to make the extra effort to dress up the document so that it packs that extra punch. Having a logo, brand identity and taglines, and a color scheme for the plan (best if it's a professional layout) can pay huge dividends, especially if you are trying to present in front of angel groups or VCs who thumb through (and trash) hundreds of proposals every week. But having a cutting-edge plan isn't all about style. Make sure you cover these points of substance as well:
• What product or service do you offer and how is it unique?
• Who do you compete against and what advantages do you have?
• What about your business model should appeal to an outsider?
• How many people will you need to hire and when?
• What amount of capital do you seek?
Showing how you will use your funding is important -- a full start-up summary is no place to skimp. Also, identifying the break-even point and building a five-year cash flow, balance sheet, P&L, and revenue forecast is a must. Show your funders that you know how to wire assumptions into the model and that you're good with market research. A cutting-edge plan is all about content, preparation, and delivery. Need support as you build, or want to bring in professionals to make sure the business plan gets done right? Call MasterPlans. We have been working on these sort of documents for almost a decade and our track record is tops in the industry. 877-453-2011
