Professional Documents
Culture Documents
1. Industry Analysis
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Industry structure
Industry trends
Industry size
Industry attractiveness (growing, mature, or in decline)
Nature of participants
Key success factors
Long term prospects
2- The Business
A. The Opportunity
Problem to solved or need to be filled
B. The Description of the Business
How the proposed business solves the problem or fills the need
Brief company history or background
Company mission and objectives
C. Products and services
D. Competitive Advantage
Description of the business model
How the business will create a sustainable competitive advantage
E. Current status and Requirements
Description of where the business stands today
6. Market plan
G. Advertising and Promotion
Media usedreader, viewer, listener profiles
Media cists
Frequency of usage
Plans for generating publicity
H. Pricing
Cost structure
a. Fixed
b. Variable
Desired image in market
Comparison against competitors price
I. Distribution Strategy
Channels of distribution
8. Operations Plans
A. Method of Production or Service Delivery
B. Availability of Qualified Labor Pool
C. Business Partnerships
Types of business partnerships
Purposes of business partnerships
D. Quality Control
E. Customer Support
Customer support strategies
Customer support obligations
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Marketing Risks
Operating Risks
Financial Risks
Intellectual Property Infringement
Other Risks as Appropriate
10. Appendix
A. Supporting Documents
Management team and their roles & duties
Resumes of founders and key employers
Picture of product prototypes
Other documents as appropriate