In today's competitive marketplace, it is imperative that you know your product, research your target market and properly plan for success. Statistics show that 7 out of 10 businesses will not survive through the first 5 years of operation, largely due to underestimating capital needs and failing to identify market opportunities.
A well-prepared business plan:
- Defines your product or service.
- Defines your executive team and their roles.
- Defines your target market.
- Defines your marketing strategy.
- Defines capital needs and phase development.
- Discusses short and long term benchmarks.
- Defines initial thoughts on expansion or exit strategy.
If you are starting a business, or thinking about starting one, you need to have a plan. At CTN, our business plan platform walks you through the start up process and maps out a strategy for you, which is tailored to your business. From capital assessments to marketing and sales predictions, a customized business plan acts as a roadmap for you on your journey.
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