Groove Magazine Zimbabwe Issue 2 | Page 65

BUSINESS COMPONENTS OF A BUSINESS How To Draw up business plan We live in an age that is more focused on entrepreneurship with new ideas springing up from the gaps in different socioeconomic environments. One of the key points to being a successful business person is to be organised that means to have a well planned and structured business plan. Here are the steps to drawing up a good business plan. What is a business plan? A business plan is a plan of action broadly indicating every aspect of proposed business. Why is a business plan important? Business plans compel the entrepreneur to structure their thoughts and ideas logically. Writing them down will serves a COVER PAGE guide once the business is up and running. The business plan is a decision-making instrument. It will help him/her to consider all the potential challenges (problems) they will encounter and come up with possible strategies (solution0 to deal with each challenge. It will make him/her proactive, a good characteristic in an entrepreneur. Drawing up a business plan The business plan must be neat because it’s the first impression in the bank or investors will get of your business. It must be short and business-like, simple, easy to read and logical. All conclusions and decisions must be supported by research and proof. Groove Magazine Zimbabwe This page should list your business details and be designed to catch the reader's eye. Business details such as the company/business name, your name (owner’s name), address, contact details, company logo and the date of preparation of the business plan. CONTENTS This is the guide for the reader which includes all the headings and page location. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is an overview of the entire business plan and why you as the entrepreneur thinks that the business will succeed. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS 61