Writing a Business Plan   

A strong business plan can help turn a business idea into a clear, organized roadmap. Writing a Business Plan provides a practical introduction to the purpose, structure, and uses of a business plan while helping participants apply small business management concepts to their own business ideas. 

Students will explore the key components of a business plan, including the business description, marketing plan, and financing plan. The course also examines how business plans can be used as management, planning, and financing tools, giving participants an opportunity to develop and present a modified business plan. 

This course is for: 

• Aspiring entrepreneurs developing a new business idea 

• Individuals preparing to start or purchase a small business 

• Current small business owners looking to formalize their plans 

• Entrepreneurs preparing to explore financing opportunities 

• Professionals supporting small business development 

• Anyone who wants to understand how to create and use a business plan 

What You'll Learn: 

• Understand the purpose and role of a business plan 

• Identify the key components of an effective business plan 

• Develop a clear description of a business and its purpose 

• Explore how marketing information is incorporated into a business plan 

• Develop foundational financial and financing information for a business plan 

• Compare different business plans and understand how their structure and content can vary 

• Explore how business plans can serve as management and planning tools 

• Understand how business plans can support financing and other business opportunities 

• Apply small business management principles to develop a modified business plan 

• Develop and present a business plan concept 

Course Format: 

• 15 hours of instruction, held across two Saturdays 

• Practical, small-business-focused learning 

• Application of business planning and management concepts 

• Opportunity to develop and present a modified business plan