South Carolina business writers who would be good for your business plan won't be too hard to come by if you look. State university business school programs or business development centers in Charleston and elsewhere can help you get on the path to a strong document, even if you only have a basic idea when you visit. The Small Business Administration and government-run SCORE offices have volunteers who can provide you with some basic resources for business plan development, and you will find assistance like this even in more remote parts of the great state of South Carolina. But no matter what course you take to get the business plan underway, make sure that it fulfills the basic functions of a funding proposal so that your plan gets noticed:
• A careful look at the regional market for your product/service
• A complete description of what you offer
• A look at your staffing plan and management team
• An assessment of the market need and industry trends
• A report on your competitors
The business plan should also have a financial pro forma that includes a three-year set of projections, if you're going for a loan. A private investment plan – whether you'll be presenting in South Carolina or New York City – will need at least a five year financial model. Either way, make sure you have a tidy list of assumptions and include all of the necessary tables (start-up summary, revenue forecast, personnel plan, profit and loss, cash flow, and a balance sheet, at a minimum). If you'd rather outsource the business plan writing to qualified consultants, you don't have to live in Oregon to make use of MasterPlans.com. In business since 2002, we have helped 10,000 clients get their documents in tip-top shape. Call a consultant toll-free today: 877-453-2011.
