YRC: New Study Highlights How Comprehensive Business Plans Boost Investor Confidence

A business plan helps attract investors and boosts their confidence in making or maintaining investments.

PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, November 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A business plan has several important utilities and implications; a prominent one being its ability to draw the attention of investors and boost their confidence in making or holding on to their investments.

As per the internal studies and assessments of retail and eCommerce consulting firm - YourRetailCoach (YRC), a sound and comprehensive 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 has ten essential elements. In this communiqué, YRC sheds light on these ten elements with an emphasis on the factor of sustaining investor confidence.

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𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 - A business plan is the functional outline of an upcoming venture. The Executive Summary is an overview of the business plan itself in a few words. It helps investors gauge what the business idea is and how it is planned to be executed.

In business plan writing for startups, the executive summary needs special attention. Investors may not bother to read the rest of the business plan document if the executive summary is off the place for them. This also explains the popularity of 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆/𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Company or enterprise description includes the registered business name, registered address, legal format of existence, communication points, details of founders and co-founders, core business, core product/service, core competencies, vision, mission, etc. This information helps investors become aware of the identity and profile of the proposed business venture and the people behind it.

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 - In a business plan, the section on market analysis provides an objective picture of the target market. Some of the key parameters of analysing a market are demographics, competitors, market size, market potential, target segments, consumer behaviour, drifts and developments, ease of doing business, technology penetration, future prognoses, etc.

Investors are keen to know about the market assessment presented in a business plan because it demonstrates the depth of comprehension of markets which in turn affects the knack of a business enterprise to succeed in it.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - In the section on products and value propositions, the key offerings are highlighted along with value propositions intended to be delivered to customers. For example, a fashion apparel brand may highlight that it offers customizable design prints. This section interests investors because from here they are able to gauge how customers are going to value a brand and its offerings. If the value propositions are logical, practical, and well-conveyed, they provide a strong ground for investors to explore a business idea further.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 - The understanding of competition is vital to succeed in any field. The moot point is to be better than competitors in all positive ways. Competition analysis sheds light on many important areas of 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 and business modelling like market entry, capturing market share, flexibility in pricing, adjustments in products and value propositions, building the value chain, streams of revenue generation, etc. Investors are interested in knowing whether or not a new business realises the nature and extent of competition it is going to face after coming into existence. It is important to cover their potential doubts and concerns in this section.

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 - Marketing strategies define how a proposed business venture plans to attract and retain customers. An important underlying assumption here is that customers are not just attracted but they also keep continuing making purchases. This makes sales a characteristic component of marketing.

Marketing strategies must exhibit a sound understanding of gaps and expectations in markets. This renders formulating the strategies required to attract and retain buyers easier. On the other hand, retaining customers calls for consistency in operations which in turn helps secure consistency in the execution of business processes leading to consistency in the delivery of value propositions. Adaptations in marketing strategies are crucial to maintain pertinence in a market.

Veteran business plan writers may not hesitate to vouch that this section is important for investors because it gives them an idea of how the package is going to be presented and delivered and how brand-customer relationships are going to be maintained. Good marketing strategies rely on building bonds and long-term efforts and dedication.

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - A crucial chunk of information in a business plan is the management and organisational design and structure. On the fore, it is important to establish and let investors know the team who will be running the show i.e. the founders and the team at the helm of affairs. Investors gauge a lot from the professional background of these individuals.

Organisational design and structure help establish how an enterprise is going to function internally on the established principles of management. On the surface level, organisational design and structure show who’s who, the hierarchy, the departments and their interconnectedness, the framework of authority-responsibility relationships, department/team size, clarity of duties and responsibilities, functional segregation, centralisation versus decentralisation, pattern of leadership, etc. These aspects matter because teams not regulated by rules and regulations in the dressing room, in training sessions, or on the field are bound to split open in the public.

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 - The operations plan highlights how a proposed venture is going to generate and deliver the envisioned value propositions from start to end. This involves shedding light on the strategic and implementation facets of inventory management, QC, logistics, HR, customer care, financial management, asset management, safety and security, order fulfilment, etc. The operations plan shows how the implementation of broad strategies and plans will take place in the field. Investors eventually begin asking questions on the operational aspects. Even a grand strategy is of no use if there cannot be a plan for executing it with a high degree of conviction.

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 - From the belvedere of spawning interests for investments, financial and commercial assessments are an essential ingredient of a worthwhile business plan. Also, financial and commercial projections and analysis play a crucial role in keeping the finances of an enterprise on track. An important implication of having the financial and commercial play laid out is that it helps investors assess the profitability and long-term endurance of a proposed venture with greater conviction. Some of the areas of interest to investors in this section are:

· CAPEX and OPEX requirements
· Demand projection
· Sales and revenue projections
· Cash flow and working capital management
· Pricing and margin analysis
· ROI and break-even analysis
· Calculation of financial ratios as applicable
· Preparation of estimated P/L statements (5 years at least)
· Preparation of estimated balance sheets (5 years at least)
· Assessment of internal and external funding

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 - Showcasing of funding needs and prospects is primarily done for angel investors, FIs, and shareholders. It highlights the nature and quantum of required investments, a roadmap for the use of the acquired finances, the vision and strategies for scale, and the prospects of ROI in unmistakable terms. For new businesses, professional business plan writing services or outsourced business plan writing solutions is worth consideration. Business plan writing for investors calls for a curative and knowledgeable approach. The same grade of momentousness is also applicable to business plan writing for small businesses.

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