Business Proposal Format

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Business Proposal Format The Executive Summary is usually one paragraph that briefly describes who you are and what your business idea is. Short biographies of the people involved in your business may be placed here, as well. The Mission Statement details exactly why this business is necessary and what you are setting out to do. The Product or Services section elaborates on exactly what you are selling. Ask yourself “what’s so great about my idea? What makes it different from other similar products?” The Market Analysis examines the competition in your field, detailing both trends and growth in your chosen industry. Supporting statistics and charts are vital. Sometimes an outside resource may be hired to write and research this section for you. Marketing and Promotion should be a huge part of your initial plan. What if you opened a restaurant and nobody knew? A solid marketing plan detailing the actions you will take to

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Business Proposal Format

The Executive Summary is usually one paragraph that briefly describes who you are and what your business idea is. Short biographies of the people involved in your business may be placed here, as well.

The Mission Statement details exactly why this business is necessary and what you are setting out to do.

The Product or Services section elaborates on exactly what you are selling. Ask yourself “what’s so great about my idea? What makes it different from other similar products?”

The Market Analysis examines the competition in your field, detailing both trends and growth in your chosen industry. Supporting statistics and charts are vital. Sometimes an outside resource may be hired to write and research this section for you.

Marketing and Promotion should be a huge part of your initial plan. What if you opened a restaurant and nobody knew? A solid marketing plan detailing the actions you will take to insure such a thing never happens can make or break a small business.