Analyze the components of a business plan.

Analysis should include

  • executive summary
  • description of the business
  • product or service
  • marketing plan
  • operation plan
  • financial plan
  • growth plan
  • appendix.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why is it important to develop a business plan?
  • Why might the executive summary be more important than the body of the business plan?
  • What items might be included in the appendix of a business plan?
  • What preparation should be done prior to developing the business plan?