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Phase 1 - Strategic Plan Self-Assessment Define business vision Identify available skills, information and support Decide whether to proceed Define the Opportunity Research the market and competition Interview owners of similar businesses Identify needed resources Identify operating cost elements Evaluate Business Approach Define new entity requirements Identify on-going business purchase opportunities Research franchise possibilities Summarize business approach Evaluate Potential Risks and Rewards Assess market size and stability Estimate the competition Assess needed resource availability Evaluate realistic initial market share Determine financial requirements Review personal suitability Evaluate initial profitability Review and modify the strategic plan Confirm decision to proceed Phase 2 - Define the Business Opportunity Define the Market Access available information Create market analysis plan Implement market analysis plan Identify competition Summarize the market Identify target market niche Identify Needed Materials and Supplies Select a business approach (from "Evaluate Business Approach" above) Identify management staff resources Identify staffing requirements Identify needed raw materials Identify needed utilities Summarize operating expenses and financial projections Evaluate Potential Risks and Rewards Assess market size and stability Assess needed resources availability

Duration
23 days 3 days 1 day 1 day 1 day 10 days 1 day 5 days 2 days 2 days 4 days 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 7 days 2 days 1 day 2 days 1 day 2 days 1 day 1 day 2 days 0 days 27 days 13 days 1 day 2 days 5 days 2 days 2 days 1 day 7 days 2 days 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 6 days 2 days 2 days

Start
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Finish
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Forecast financial returns Review and modify the business opportunity Confirm decision to proceed Phase 3 - Plan for Action Develop Detailed 5-Year Business Plan Describe the vision and opportunity List assumptions Describe the market Describe the new business Describe strengths, weaknesses, assets and threats Estimate sales volume during startup period Forecast operating costs Establish pricing strategy Forecast revenue Summarize pro-forma financial statement Develop break-even analysis Develop cash-flow projection Identify licensing and permitting requirements Develop startup plan Develop sales and marketing strategy Develop distribution structure Describe risks and opportunities Publish the business plan Confirm decision to proceed Phase 4 - Proceed With Startup Plan Choose a location Establish Business Structure Choose a Name Identify implications Research name availability Choose a Bank Establish accounts Establish line of credit Choose legal representation Select business tax-basis category Choose capital funding source Commit capital funding Establish the Operating Control Base Choose and set up the accounting system Obtain required licenses and permits Obtain needed insurance Establish security plan Develop Marketing Program

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Wed 3/8/00 Fri 3/10/00 Fri 3/10/00 Mon 3/13/00 Mon 3/13/00 Mon 3/13/00 Tue 3/14/00 Wed 3/15/00 Thu 3/16/00 Fri 3/17/00 Mon 3/20/00 Tue 3/21/00 Wed 3/22/00 Thu 3/23/00 Fri 3/24/00 Tue 3/28/00 Wed 3/29/00 Thu 3/30/00 Fri 3/31/00 Tue 4/4/00 Wed 4/5/00 Thu 4/6/00 Mon 4/10/00 Mon 4/10/00 Tue 4/11/00 Tue 4/11/00 Wed 4/12/00 Wed 4/12/00 Wed 4/12/00 Thu 4/13/00 Fri 4/14/00 Fri 4/14/00 Thu 4/20/00 Fri 4/21/00 Mon 4/24/00 Wed 4/26/00 Thu 4/27/00 Fri 4/28/00 Fri 4/28/00 Tue 5/2/00 Mon 5/8/00 Fri 5/12/00 Thu 4/13/00

Thu 3/9/00 Fri 3/10/00 Fri 3/10/00 Mon 4/10/00 Mon 4/10/00 Mon 3/13/00 Tue 3/14/00 Wed 3/15/00 Thu 3/16/00 Fri 3/17/00 Mon 3/20/00 Tue 3/21/00 Wed 3/22/00 Thu 3/23/00 Mon 3/27/00 Tue 3/28/00 Wed 3/29/00 Thu 3/30/00 Mon 4/3/00 Tue 4/4/00 Wed 4/5/00 Fri 4/7/00 Mon 4/10/00 Mon 4/10/00 Thu 6/22/00 Tue 4/11/00 Mon 5/15/00 Thu 4/13/00 Wed 4/12/00 Thu 4/13/00 Thu 4/20/00 Wed 4/19/00 Thu 4/20/00 Fri 4/21/00 Tue 4/25/00 Thu 4/27/00 Thu 4/27/00 Mon 5/15/00 Mon 5/1/00 Fri 5/5/00 Thu 5/11/00 Mon 5/15/00 Tue 4/18/00

Establish an advertising program Develop a logo Order promotional materials Provide Physical Facilities Secure operation space Select computer network hardware Select computer software Establish utilities Provide furniture and equipment Move in Provide Staffing Interview and test candidates Hire staff Train staff Start up the business

2 days 1 day 1 day 15 days 5 days 1 day 1 day 3 days 4 days 1 day 40 days 14 days 10 days 16 days 0 days

Thu 4/13/00 Mon 4/17/00 Tue 4/18/00 Tue 5/16/00 Tue 5/16/00 Tue 5/23/00 Wed 5/24/00 Thu 5/25/00 Tue 5/30/00 Mon 6/5/00 Fri 4/28/00 Fri 4/28/00 Thu 5/18/00 Thu 6/1/00 Thu 6/22/00

Fri 4/14/00 Mon 4/17/00 Tue 4/18/00 Mon 6/5/00 Mon 5/22/00 Tue 5/23/00 Wed 5/24/00 Mon 5/29/00 Fri 6/2/00 Mon 6/5/00 Thu 6/22/00 Wed 5/17/00 Wed 5/31/00 Thu 6/22/00 Thu 6/22/00

Predecessors

Resource Names

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owners 3 Business Advisor,Manager 4 owners 5 Business Advisor 7 owners 8 Business Advisor,Peers 9 Accountant 10 Manager 12 Manager 13 Manager 14 Manager 12 Business Advisor 17 Business Advisor 18 Business Advisor 19 Business Advisor 15 Business Advisor 21 Manager 22 Manager 23 24

Start date End date Hours each day Total hours Total days Total months interiors equipments rent per month

25 Business Advisor 28 Business Advisor 29 Business Advisor 30 Business Advisor 31 Business Advisor 32 Business Advisor

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Manager 35 Manager 36 Manager 37 Manager 38 Manager 39 Manager

40 Manager 42 Manager

43 Accountant 44 Business 45 Advisor,Peers,Lawyer,Account ant

46 Business Advisor 49 Business Advisor 50 Business Advisor 51 Business Advisor 52 Business Advisor 53 Business Advisor,Accountant 54 Business Advisor,Accountant 55 Business Advisor 56 Business Advisor 57 Business Advisor 58 Business Advisor 59 Business Advisor 60 Business Advisor 61 Business Advisor 62 Business Advisor 63 Business Advisor 64 Business Advisor 65 Business Advisor 66 Business Advisor 67

69 Lawyer 72 Lawyer 73 Banker 75 Banker Lawyer 77 Lawyer,Accountant 78 Manager 79 Manager 79,80 Accountant 82 Lawyer,Government Agency 83 Accountant 84 Business Advisor,Lawyer

Business Advisor 87 Business Advisor,Lawyer 88 Business Advisor 85,89 Lawyer 91 Information Services 92 Information Services 93 Manager 94 Manager 95 Manager 79 Manager 98 Manager 99 Manager 96,100 Manager

Main phases or Work activity Sub-activites under Main phases Important work activity under sub-activites

Project details 1/3/2000 6/22/2000 11 hours 1368 hours 124 days 4.1 months 2500000 rs 7000000 rs 100000 rs starts after start up plan