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Benefits of Preparing A Business PlanThe First Investment Every Business Owner Should Make

Before Starting Their New Business

Dana Jewel HarrisDana Jewel Harris PSP111-0901A-03, Unit 3 IP-1PSP111-0901A-03, Unit 3 IP-1 March 1, 2009March 1, 2009

The ideal audience for this presentation is a group of potential entrepreneurs that specialize in the development of green technologies, that have decided to launch a new venture in the emerging green tech market but have not prepared a business plan. I used scissors cutting a ribbon to represent the moments leading up to a grand opening and a sticky pad to serve as a reminder to not wait until opening time to do a business plan.

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Key Benefits To Having A Business Plan

ConclusionConclusion

My message to entrepreneurs: A business plan is what takes your vision and maps out how you plan on making it into reality by showcasing how you solve problems and make good decisions that will ultimately lead to your company’s success.

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Your Company’s Purpose

What?What?

New Green Technologies

Effects Of Climate Change

Identifying Problems Providing Solutions

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Your Passions

Why?Why?

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Meeting Needs | Making Money

How?How?

Satisfied!Satisfied!