February 13th, 2010 | 
Author: Even though we are in the midst of the worst economic situation that has ever prevailed many people are still intent on setting up their own small business. And the first critical step in that process is to start with a small business plan.
This can take many forms but most people are agreed that there are a few critical areas which must be addressed.
1. Overall tone of your small business plan
You need to be clear and concise with your plan with clear objectives/goals and a clear strategy. It should be factual, not aspirational, and easy on the eye with plenty of white space.
2. Summary
The summary should be able to convey in a few sentences your strategy and goals and highlights the positive parts of your plan. You need to think of the elevator pitch ie can you describe your plan succinctly to a stranger if you met him/her in a lift and were travelling from the 5th floor to the 1st.
3. Description of the business
This part of your small business plan should set out clearly the industry, type of business, any company history, the legal structure to be employed, any trading history and your vision for the future.
You will need to describe the USP(unique selling proposition of your business) and how you will grow your product/service with realistic achievable goals.
4. Marketing and Sales
You will need to set out how you will market your business and obtain sales, your target market and how you will handle competition if and when the squeeze is put on your business. You will need to show some solid market research in this section and demonstrate that you know the industry that you will be competing in.
5. Your People
This part of your small business plan will deal with your people, your key personnel and will include your professional advisors such as solicitor and accountant. You will also outline any recruitment plans you have and set out your salary structure which will show also that you are planning for growth.
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