Q Instructions Module 2: Business Plan Assignment 1 Begin your business plan by completing Mission and Vision Statements (step 3) for your proposed business. Include a Company History (step 4) if you are contemplating the purchase of an existing business or franchise. If you are creating a new enterprise, provide the concept in this area. In each module, you will be asked to provide information relative to the proposed business. It is cumulative in nature and the Business Plan Assignments will add to the final project submission. Therefore, it is important that you review the comments made by your instructor on each submission. Business Plan Elements 1. Title Page and Table of Contents 2. The Executive Summary 3. Mission and Vision Statements 4. Company History (If you are purchasing an existing business or are looking to expand an existing business) 5. Business and Industry Profile 6. Business Strategy 7. Describe the venture’s product or service 8. Marketing Strategy 9. Location and Layout 10. Competitor Analysis 11. Description of Management Team 12. Plan of Operation 13. Financial Statements 14. Loan or Investment Proposal 15. Conclusion Vision and Mission Statements • Entrepreneur’s vision for the company (long term- big ideas) • What business are we in? • Values and principles on which the business stands • What makes the business unique? What is the source of its competition? Company History (if you are purchasing an existing businesses only or looking to expand an existing business) • Company founding • Financial and operational highlights • Significant achievements Submit the assignment to the Assignment box no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT. (This Assignment box is linked to Turnitin.) All submissions should be completed using APA formatting and standards.