The final Business Plan will require you to think seriously about your interests and competencies in consulting by integrating what you have learned in the course.
View the Rubric and Business Plan Guidelines located in the Start Here module for further details on this assignment.
Submit the Business Plan to the Assignment box using the link located in the Module 7 folder no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT. Instructions on how to submit this assignment can be found in the Start Here folder. (Assignment box is linked to Turnitin.)
DBA 756 Business Plan Guidelines The Final Business Plan will require you to think seriously about your interests and competencies in consulting by integrating what you have learned in the course. Write a 12-page paper that integrates the information in the course, using the outline from Chapter 2 of Maximizing the Value of Consulting: A Guide for Internal and External Consultants text. In writing your business plan, demonstrate good thought and a comprehensive attitude. This course will be followed by the Practicum Session (working on an actual Consulting Project); therefore, laying a strong foundation in this content area is paramount. The Business Plan should include the following:
1. Title Page 2. Table of Contents 3. Executive Summary 4. Purpose and Approach
a. Mission b. Vision c. Values
5. Market Analysis a. Target Market b. Size of Market c. Client Description d. Competition
6. Niche Products and Services a. Niche b. Services
7. Operations a. Facilities b. Equipment c. Technology d. Resources
8. Management a. Key Individuals b. Job Description c. Staffing Philosophy d. Professional Support
9. Financial Plan a. Revenue Projections b. Cost Projections c. Capital Requirements, if necessary d. Cash Flow Statement, if necessary
10. Goals and Milestones a. Revenue of Business Volume b. Clients c. Profits d. Staffing e. Facilities f. Technology g. Alliances and Partnerships
11. Risks and Opportunities
The Final Business Plan is due no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 7. (This Assignment may be linked to Turnitin.)