Do you want a business plan that will have the best possible chance of catching an investor's eye or passing all the tests at the bank? In a constricted lending environment where SBA loan officers and private investors alike are wary of big risks, the skies may seem too dark for your business. But do not fear – with the right presentation and the best possible research and projections in your document, you'll have a great chance of success. You need a solid team, a good grasp of the market opportunity, and a vetted pro forma model that shows exactly what sort of revenues your business can generate based on careful market assumptions. Ultimately your plan will need to answer the following questions:
• What market share can you get in your target market?
• How will you promote the business?
• What number of employees will your company need?
• What competition will you face?
• What are the indirect or other threats?
The plan's pro forma will need to show revenues, a break-even point (critical in lending plans), the profit and loss, a cash flow table, and the balance sheet as well as a full start-up summary that demonstrates how you plan to allocate the seed capital you receive. The business plan will also need an appendix section that looks at the first year of operations in a monthly format, as financial backers are typically most concerned with the monthly allocation of capital at first. Need help with this business plan? You should call MasterPlans. Our professionals have written more than 9,000 business plans so far and we have the skills to get you a funding-ready plan in as little as two weeks. Call toll-free today: 877-453-2011.
