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This document offers a structured approach to developing a preliminary business proposal, focusing on key elements such as identifying the right business idea, understanding ownership types, and essential planning processes. Learn about the significance of passion, skills, and effective team dynamics for entrepreneurial success. It also outlines the components of a business plan, including market analysis and financial considerations required to attract investors and secure funding. This guide is essential for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to turn their ideas into profitable ventures.
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DIP – A preliminary business proposal Lim SeiKee @ cK
Business • Trade of goods • Trade of services • MAIN objective: Making profit
How to start a business? • RIGHT BUSINESS IDEA! • Simple idea, a solution to a problem or a dream in someone’s head
Remember successful entrepreneurs? • What do they have? • PASSION • EG: Software (Bill Gates), Real Estate (Donald Trump), Entertainment (Walt Disney) • What else?
Other than passion, what is important? • Skills! Good cook open café Good mechanic open garage Good teacher open tuition school
How to start a business? • What type of business? • Nature of business? • Name? • Location? • Resources? • Cost of product / service? • Price?
Business ownership Which type suits your business idea? Sole proprietorship? Partnership? OR others?
Appoint key personnel • MAX 8 students per group for the upcoming business project. • Personnel: Project manager? Group leader? CEO? Boss?
INTRODUCTION • Planning is a process leading to the formulation of a plan • A plan is the outcome of the planning process • The planning process (thinking, researching, consulting, discussing) is at least as important as the final written plan
BUSINESS PLAN – What is it? • A report showing the plans of the business, often used to attract finance from investors and creditors • A document that is designed to provide information about a new business or venture to persuade financial backer to invest in a business • The business plan describes out the market opportunities the business intends to exploit, how it will do so and what resources are required
Business plans & raising finance A business plan is essential to: • Persuade people to invest in an enterprise • Convince creditors about the credit worthiness of the enterprise
To persuade banks and others to lend or invest money it is necessary to: • Demonstrate the lender/investor has a good chance of being repaid or getting a good return on their investment • Build confidence about the firm and owners’ capabilities • Demonstrate that there is a good market for the product or service
Internal uses of a business plan • Clarify objectives • Provide a sense of direction, purpose and urgency • Plan all aspects and ensure that nothing is overlooked • Provide a checklist to help run and control the business • Monitor progress and success
Common mistakes in producing a business plan • Failing to plan in the first place • Shrugging off values and vision - these are there to remind the entrepreneur where he/she wants to go • Ignoring the firms own strengths and weaknesses • Mistaking a budget for a plan • Shying away from reasonable risk
Objectives @ 1st July 2014 • Choose your team members • Select One viable idea • Select One idea for contingency • Identify and embed a social responsibility of a business • Write a short business proposal* • Make oral presentation*