Creating a Business Plan

FILL-IN-THE-BLANK PROMPTS:

Write a business plan for my business called [name of the company] that sells [product] to [niche] and wants to [goals].
Write a business plan for my business called [name of the company] that sells [product] to [niche] and wants to [goals]. Include an executive summary, financial calculations of expected costs, sales and profit, and company mission and vision. Use a formal tone and statistics.
Write a business plan for my business called [name of the company] that sells [product] to [niche] and wants to [goals]. Include an executive summary, financial calculations of expected costs, sales and profit, and company mission and vision. Use a formal tone and statistics.
Write a list of specific, measurable, and attainable goals for [company or project] using the OKR framework.
Turn this vision into a SMART goal: [insert vision]. Include the most important outcomes and deliverables.

OPEN-ENDED PROMPTS:

  1. “What is my business idea? What products or services will I offer, and how will they be different or unique compared to competitors?”
  2. “Who is my target market? What are their needs and pain points, and how will my products or services address them?”
  3. “What is my marketing and sales strategy? How will I reach and engage with my target audience, and what channels or tactics will I use to promote my business?”
  4. “How will I structure and organize my business? What legal structure will I use, and how will I manage finances and operations?”
  5. “What are my financial projections and goals? How much revenue do I expect to generate in the first year, and how will I invest in growth and expansion over time?”
  6. “What are the key risks and challenges that my business may face, and how will I mitigate or address them?”
  7. “Who are the key members of my team, and what roles and responsibilities will they have? How will I recruit and retain talented employees as the business grows?”
  8. “What are my short-term and long-term goals for the business, and how will I measure progress and success?”
  9. “How will I stay competitive and adapt to changes in the market or industry over time? What strategies will I use to innovate and stay ahead of the curve?”
  10. “How will I fund the business and manage cash flow? What sources of financing or investment will I use, and how will I budget and manage expenses?”

EXAMPLES: