10 pts
8 pts
5 pts
3 pts
Complete with Centered on page, Company Name Business Plan Title, Your Name, Address, Phone Number, Email, Turn in Date
Complete with main topics in bold and sub topics numbered correctly in outline form and page numbers.
You must convince the reader that your business is sound and has opportunity for success. Give an overview of your business and highlight key concepts of your plan.
Complete with the following information Detailed description of products and/or services Estimation of risk based on analysis of the industry Size of business Location of business Background of entrepreneur(s)
Legal form of ownership Legal factors—licenses, leases, contracts Organization chart Job descriptions and employee skills needed Physical facilities—buildings, equipment, tools
Complete with 12 point Times New Roman font and organized in outline form. All section headers need to be labeled and bolded. All information should be in paragraph form and should be indented. All sales, cost, income/investments statements, and balance sheets should be featured in an organizational chart.
6 pts
4 pts
2 pts
Complete with Customers and their demand for the product or service Prices for the product or service Comparison of product or service with competitors
Investment needed to start and maintain the business Projected income, expenses, and profit Cash start-up and cash flow needs
24 pts
20 pts
18 pts
15 pts
Complete with 25 definitions used throughout the year. Format: Highlighted and Underlined.