Business plan template

Business Plan
Table of Contents

1. Your skills and experience (provide a short description about you-ALL MEMBERS Separately)
 Outline any previous experience, employment or other work that you have done that is relevant to
your business
 Outline any education or training you have had that is relevant to your business:
 Outline any transferable skills, talents or traits you have that are relevant to your business
 Briefly outline any gaps in your skills, experience or qualifications and explain how you will address
these

2. Business Description and History
 Your business and objectives (Limit to a Maximum 4)


Briefly describe your business, outlining the different product(s) and/or service(s) you offer:

Short Term Objectives

Medium Term Objectives

Long Term Objectives

3. Business Structure
 Draw a Diagram and provide brief description of the role

4. Product and Services

5. Market Analysis and Needs

Your target customers

 How many potential customers do you estimate are in your target regions for this financial year?
 Briefly describe your target customers and any other distinguishing features, expanding on any of
the areas you have already highlighted above
 What customer need or problem does your product(s) and/or service(s) address?
 Explain your approach to pricing your product(s) and/or service(s)

Your market and competition

What research have you conducted to understand your market, including your industry, regions, customers,
competitors?

 Surveys & questionnaires
 Focus groups
 Interviews
 Desk or online research
 Market testing
 Trade fairs or exhibitions
 Met with suppliers
 Personal experience