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Assignment: Business Plan Guidelines
The Business Plan will require you to think seriously about your interests and competencies in consulting by integrating what you have learned in the course.
Write a 12 pages paper that integrates the information in the course, using the outline from Chapter 2 of Maximizing the Value of Consulting: A Guide for Internal and External Consultants text. In writing your business plan, demonstrate good thought and a comprehensive attitude. This course will be followed by the Practicum Session (working on an actual Consulting Project); therefore, laying a strong foundation in this content area is paramount.
The Business Plan should include the following:
I. Title Page
II. Table of Contents
III. Executive Summary
IV. Purpose and Approach
1. Mission
2. Vision
3. Values
V. Market Analysis
1. Target Market
2. Size of Market
3. Client Description
4. Competition
VI. Niche Products and Services
1. Niche
2. Services
VII. Operations
1. Facilities
2. Equipment
3. Technology
4. Resources
VIII. Management
1. Key Individuals
2. Job Description
3. Staffing Philosophy
4. Professional Support
IX. Financial Plan
1. Revenue Projections
2. Cost Projections
3. Capital Requirements, if necessary
4. Cash Flow Statement, if necessary
X. Goals and Milestones
1. Revenue of Business Volume
2. Clients
3. Profits
4. Staffing
5. Facilities
6. Technology
7. Alliances and Partnerships
XI. Risks and Opportunities.