Small Business Development
                                                                                                                 Center Belize    
                                                                                                            College St., West Landivar 
                                                                                                                      Belize City
                                                                                                                  Central America
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                 Telephone: 501-223-3195
                                                                                                         Email: sbdc@belizeinvest.org.bz
                                                                                                 This outline is generic in nature.  It is
                                                                                                 intended to demonstrate a structure
                                                                                                 that   can   be   used   as   part   of   a
                                                                                                 commercial loan package, however it
                                                                                                 is useful for other purposes.   Not all
                                                                                                 elements will apply to your business –
                   Business Plan Template                                                        and   significant,   business   specific
                                                                                                 issues may not be listed.   Use this
                                                                                                 outline to raise issues for consideration
                                                     Five Important  Tips
                                                          Before You Start!
                                              1.   The business plan should tell a compelling
                                                  story about your business, explaining who,
                                                  what, when, where, how and why.
                                              2.   Your plan should be focused and clear.  It’s 
                                                  not about the number of pages or style of the 
                                                  cover.
                                              3.   The plan should define specific business 
                                                  objectives and goals with general parameters 
                                                  to guide the organization.
                                              4.   Writing a business plan should force logic 
                                                  and discipline into a business.
                                              5.   A good business plan is a living document.
                                                  It should be updated regularly.
                               Title Page
                         Your Company Name
                                Add company logo if possible
                          Business Plan
                                      Date
                                     Address
                                    City, District
                                   Phone Number
                                  E-Mail Address
                                   Web Address
                                   Submitted To:
                                   Submitted By:
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                        Table of Contents
                    1.  Table of Contents…………………………………
                    2.  Executive Summary………………………………
                    3.  Business Description & Vision………………….
                    4.  Definition of the Market………………………….
                    5.  Description of Products and Services…………….
                    6.  Organization & Management…………………….
                    7.  Marketing and Sales Strategy…………………….
                    8.  Financial Management……………………………
                    9.  Appendices……………………………………….
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                                                       Executive Summary
                       This section should:                   •   Be written last
                                                              •   Provide an enthusiastic snapshot of your company, 
                                                                  explaining who you are, what you do and why
                                                              •   Be less than 2 pages
                       After reviewing this                   •   Want to learn more about your business
                       section the reader                     •   Have a basic understanding about your company
                       should:
                       Start here…
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