This document outlines the key sections of a business plan, including a mission statement, descriptions of management team experience, market analysis of past/present/future conditions, identification of customer problems and product opportunities, the core business concept and competitive advantages, five-year goals and three-year financial projections, resource requirements, risks and potential rewards, and both near-term and long-term issues that require resolution. The business plan template provides guidance on the essential information to include in each section to clearly present the business idea and plan for success.