A Business Plan precisely defines your business, identifies your goals and serves as your company's resume. The importance of a comprehensive, thoughtful business plan cannot be overemphasized. The basic components include a current and pro forma balance sheet, an income statement and a cash flow analysis. It assists you to allocate resources, handle unforseen complications and make better business decisions. Because it provides specific and organized information about your company and how you will repay borrowed money, a good business plan is a crucial part of any loan application or angel investment. Additionally it informs others about your operations and goals.
Cascadia Consulting Services can help you determine the key considerations that will play an important part in developing the content of your business plan.

Developing the Plan

The essential elements of a good business plan should include, but not necessarily be restricted to the following:

• Executive Summary
• Company Description/Current Situation
• Definition of Products or Services
• Market Analysis/Marketing Planning
• Company Organization and Management
• Marketing and Sales Strategies
• Key Dates and Critical Path Analysis
• Financial Plan and Spreadsheets