Task 3

Instructions: The following task is to be submitted to your teacher in one of the two ways described below.

To return work by email

To return work by mail

To save and finish later

Investigating Business Plans

To complete this task you will need to access this website.

Go to the free sample business plans. See what kind of information a business plan contains, then complete the task. 

You will only need to look at 1 business plan. If you don't have the internet click on the Support Material for suitable resources.

1. Complete this table

Name of Business
Prime Function (main business activities)
Key Points in Executive Summary
Objectives
Mission
Important Parts of the Business Plan

2. Why would this business set out such a detailed plan?

3. The business plans use graphs and tables. How are these useful in conveying information?

4 Why would a business study past years before planning for the future?

5. How do you think a business plan affects the way the office operates?

6. What is the purpose of a mission statement? (found at the beginning of the plan)

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