CYBERPRENEUSHIP

1. An Introduction to Business Plans
 A business plan is a writen document that serves
as blueprint and guide for a proposed business
project that one intends to undertake. The
information gathered regarding the project is used
in the Business Plan to predict vialibilty, forecast
success and propose strategies for the project.
 A business plan is a written description of
your business's future .

2. Business plans can help perform a number of
tasks for those who write and read them. They're
used by investment -seeking entrepreneurs to
convey their vision to potential investors. They
may also be used by firms that are trying to
attract key employees, prospect for new
business, deal with suppliers or simply to
understand how to manage their companies
better.

3. One of the hardest things for people to
write in a business plan is the
mission statement. Mission statements
can tell a lot about your business.
Mission statements

4. Basic guidelines in writing a mission statement .
 A mission statement should say who your company is, what you do, what you stand
for and why you do it.
An effective mission statement is best developed with input by all the
members of an organization.
The best mission statements tend to be 3-4 sentences long. Avoid saying how great
you are, what great quality and what great service you provide.
Examine other company's mission statements, but make certain your statement is
you and not some other company.
That is why you should not copy a statement.
Make sure you actually believe in your mission statement,
if you don't, it's a lie, and your customers will soon realize it.

5.  A good business plan follows generally
accepted guidelines for both form and content.
There are three primary parts to a business plan:
• The first is the business concept.
• The second is the market place section.
• Finally, the financial section.

6. •The first is the business concept,where you
discuss the industry,your business structure,
your particular product or service,and how
you plan to make your business a success.

7. •The second is the marketplace section, in which
you describe and analyze potential customers:
who and where they are.
what makes them buy and so on.
Here, you also describe the competition
and how you'll position yourself to beat it.

8. Finally, the financial section contains your
income and cash flow statement, balance sheet
and other financial ratios, such as break-even
analyses.This part may require help from your
accountant and a good spreadsheet software
program

9. Breaking these three major sections down
even further a business plan consists of seven
key components:
Executive summary
Business description
Market strategies
Competitive analysis
Design and development plan
Operations and management plan
Financial factors

10. Executive summary
Business description
Market strategies
Competitive analysis
Design and development plan
Operations and management plan
Financial factors