Write a Business Plan (6 Hrs) LEADERSHIP
Learn how to create and analyze your business plan with this step-by-step online course. Discover the key elements you need for success and create a winning business plan that is sure to impress investors.
Welcome
About Course Author
Our Approach to Learning
The Path to Future Success™
About the Course
Activity—Goals and Program Survey
Write a Business Plan
Activity—Before Starting Your Business Plan
Download—Business Plan Template
Write a Business Plan
Activity—View a Video: How to Write a Business Plan
Business Plan Format
Executive Summary of Your Business
Business Profile—Company Description
Vision, Mission, Goals, and Direction of Your Business
Activity—Values, Mission, Goals, and Direction of Your Business
Download—Market Analysis
PESTEL Analysis—Optional
Activity—Identify the PESTEL Factors that Can Impact your Business—Optional
Organization and Management
Products or Services Your Business will Offer
Build Your Support Team
SWOT Analysis
Activity—View Videos: SWOT Analysis
Activity—Write a SWOT Analysis
Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Activity—Research Examples of Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Risk Analysis
Benefits of a Risk Analysis
Download—Conduct a Risk Assessment or Risk Identification of Your Business with Risk Management Strategies
Insurance Policies
Marketing and Sales Plan
Activity—View Videos: The 7Ps of Marketing
Download—Devise the 7 Ps of Your Business
Strategy and Implementation
Download—What Sales Activity Can You Undertake for Your Business?
Develop a Powerful Message
How to Write a Value Proposition
Activity—Write a Value Proposition for Your Business
Business Plan Review
Brand Your Business
Company Website
Social Media in Business
Benefits of Social Media
Disadvantages of Social Media
Activity—Identify Social Media Strategies for Your Business
Email Marketing
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Your Website
Offline Marketing Strategies
Create a Marketing Plan
Download—Write Your Marketing Plan
Financial Projections
Evaluate Your Decision—Is there a Demand for Your Business?
Appendix
Activity—Write Your Business Plan
Conclusion
Download—Write Your Action Plan
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Program Survey and Feedback