• Executive summary
• Company history and background
• Business concept and value proposition
• Marketing analysis
• Production and operations plan
• Financial assessment and projections
• Management and human resources assessment and plan
• Implementation plan
• Identification of resources
• Proposed deal structure for investors
• Survival strategy
• Growth strategy
• Exit strategy

Having a business plan does NOT mean that you lose flexibility -- in fact, I think quite the opposite. It means that you've anticipated possible risks and are prepared for them. And if you're prepared for possible outcomes A, B, C and D, as opposed to just winging it, then you're likely to be more prepared in the event of E or F, as well.

- Scott -

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