4. Plans tell your story. Business Plan Break Even Analysis Marketing People/Sales (Initiatives) Do they tell your story?
5. Where do you start? A Business Plan Vision-What does it look like? Mission-Why does it exist? Strategies-How are we going to build the business? Tactics-What needs to be done? What is the value of Your business to Your customers, to Your company and to Your employees?
6. What should You Consider? SWOT Strength-What you have to grow the business. Weakness-What you need to learn, overcome. Opportunities-What is out there for you to get. Threats-External influences. Trends What is happening in the market? What are the impacts to the business?
7. Are you prepared? Time Management? Scheduling. Staffing Organization? Roles and Responsibilities. Team Development. Meetings/Communication Process. Education.