Integrative project analysis - Business Plan

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Section

I

Executive Summary

II

Current Strategy

Vision Statement

Mission Statement

Value Proposition Statement

Company Description & Business model description

III

Industry Analysis and Trends (Incl. Five Forces, PESTEL, Strategic Mapping, Benchmarking, Driving Forces, etc.)

IV

Business Goals/Objectives [SMART goals and Balanced Score Card Approaches]

V

The Competition

VI

Marketing Plans and Strategies (Marketing Mix)

VII

Target Market [Profile(s) and Description(s)]

VIII

Strategic Position and Risk Assessment (incl. SWOT analysis; description of business risk and plan for reducing these risks)

IX

Recommendations for a Better Strategy; Keys to Success

X

Operations Plan

XI

Technology Plan

XII

Management and Organization

XIII

Community Involvement and Social Responsibility

XIV

Development, Milestones and Contingency/Exit Plan

XV

The Financials

· Financial Objectives

· Sales and Expense Forecast

· Break-even Analysis

· Financial Control

· Financial Statements and Ratio Analysis

· Income Statement: Annual

· Income Statement: Three-Year Projection

· Cash-Flow Projection: Monthly

· Cash Flow: One-Year Projection

· Balance Sheet: Annual

· Balance Sheet: One-Year Projection

· List and Sources of Funds

· Assumptions Sheet

Integrative Project: final document submission and presentation

Integrative Project: This is the central accomplishment of the course and of the entire MBA experience. Students employ all skills gained in the program to complete a sound MBA project.

Note: Students must employ sound analysis and strategic thinking.

· Must use concepts from:

Text(s): Thompson, A.A. Jr.; Strickland, A.J.; and Gamble, J.E. (2012). Crafting and Executing Strategy: The Quest for Competitive Advantage – Concepts and Cases. 20th edition. McGraw-Hill/Irwin, New York. ISBN: 978-0-077-72059-9

· The Wall Street Journal

Suggested Sources of Readings from the Popular Press: New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fortune, Business Week, Forbes, Barron’s and local newspapers

Other Suggested Outside Reading from Business Related Journals/Magazines: Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Fast Company.

Internet Sources:

· Small Business Administration: http://www.sba.gov/

· Entrpreneur Magazine: http://www.entrepreneur.com

· Inc. Magazine: http://www.inc.com/

· FastCompany: http://www.fastcompany.com

· Business Week: http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz

· Business Knowledge Source: http://www.businessknowledgesource.com/smallbusiness/