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Developing a Business Plan

The foundation of a successful business is a solid business plan. This comprehensive course dives into the details of developing a plan and students emerge with a first draft of a sound business plan.

What you can learn.

  • Learn the key components for creating a business plan
  • Identify existing customers and future customers
  • Understand revenue forecasting methodologies, competitor analysis, small business finance, and how to transition from personal guarantees and credit lines to a self-financing business model
  • Effectively plan, hire, and train staff with high potential
  • Examine the legal aspects of organizing and managing a small business

About this course:

Winter 2025 schedule.

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Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. 

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  5. Business Plan Development and Implementation -Second Half of the Course

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  6. HRM Syllabus for MBA

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  1. What is a Business Plan? Elements of Business Plan (full ep)

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  4. Module 1 Unit 1: Business Planning Process

  5. How to Write a Business Plan

  6. Developing a business plan, elements, feasibility analysis, innovation and entrepreneurship, dwivedi

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  2. Business Plan Development Guide

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  3. Nuts and Bolts of Business Plans

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  4. Developing a Business Plan Course

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