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The perfect business plan
- 1. A Semper Cogita LLC Presentation- THE PERFECT BUSINESS PLAN
- 2. THE PERFECT BUSINESS PLAN • Standing out from the rest. • First few sentences need to hook the reader. • What you do • Uniqueness • Size of market • Market share • Share that you expect to capture COPYRIGHT 2014 - SEMPER COGITA LLC 2
- 3. THE PERFECT BUSINESS PLAN • Management Expertise needs to be solid • Key players need to have experience and vision • Team needs to prove that they can deliver • Work well together • Success with other businesses • Industry knowledge • Functional skills COPYRIGHT 2014 - SEMPER COGITA LLC 3
- 4. THE PERFECT BUSINESS PLAN • Corporate and advisory board members • Well-respected lawyers and accountants • Exceptional investment banking firm COPYRIGHT 2014 - SEMPER COGITA LLC 4
- 5. THE PERFECT BUSINESS PLAN • Financials should capture attention and be believable • You need to have a handle on ALL the numbers – especially on how they were calculated. • Know break-even point and “burn” rate. • Discuss exit strategy of investor (merger/acquisition, buyout, IPO) COPYRIGHT 2014 - SEMPER COGITA LLC 5
- 6. THE PERFECT BUSINESS PLAN • Know your audience • Venture capitalists are looking for aggressive numbers with extremely demanding goals. • Angel investor goals are not as demanding. • Specific financials will vary depending on the stage of the plan and the level of risk of the company. COPYRIGHT 2014 - SEMPER COGITA LLC 6
- 7. THE PERFECT BUSINESS PLAN • Investors are looking for big opportunities • Your business should be serving a large market ($1B or more). • What are your plans for becoming a market leader? • How is your company planning to exploit the opportunity? COPYRIGHT 2014 - SEMPER COGITA LLC 7
- 8. THE PERFECT BUSINESS PLAN • Attention to Detail • Numbers need to be consistent throughout. • Footnote where appropriate. • The lay out is important. • Use an acceptable business plan style. • Use color and graphics. • Concise 25-30 pages. COPYRIGHT 2014 - SEMPER COGITA LLC 8
- 9. THE PERFECT BUSINESS PLAN • Well-researched market analysis • You are a resident expert in your target market. • Not just size and opportunity. • Provide full analysis • Market’s characteristics • Growth potential • Relevant trends • Competitive analysis • Strengths and weaknesses of competition • Your competitive advantage COPYRIGHT 2014 - SEMPER COGITA LLC 9
- 10. THE PERFECT BUSINESS PLAN • Create competitive barriers • Be very clear when articulating your sustainable competitive advantage • Patents • Copyrights • Proprietary process/technology • Exclusive licenses/agreements • Best strategic partners COPYRIGHT 2014 - SEMPER COGITA LLC 10
- 11. THE PERFECT BUSINESS PLAN • Business Plan minimums • Cover Page needs • Name of company • Company • logo • address • Phone/fax numbers • URL • Contact with e-mail • Table of Contents COPYRIGHT 2014 - SEMPER COGITA LLC 11
- 12. THE PERFECT BUSINESS PLAN • Semper Cogita and their strategic partners can help you with the perfect business plan. • Let us set up a confidential meeting so that we can hear your story. • Call Dermot Farley • 732-915-2191 COPYRIGHT 2014 - SEMPER COGITA LLC 12