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Writing a Business Plan

Writing a Business Plan

This course is part of Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Develop a comprehensive business plan by outlining its essential components and strategic purpose.
Create a persuasive investor pitch to effectively communicate the value and potential of a business idea.

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There is 1 module in this course

Learn how to craft a comprehensive business plan and deliver a compelling pitch that captures investor attention and secures funding for your venture. This course breaks down the essential components of a successful business plan, from strategy to financial projections, while teaching you the art of persuasively communicating your value proposition, market opportunity, and financial needs. By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently structure a convincing business plan and pitch your idea in a way that addresses investors' concerns and builds confidence in your venture.

This course is dedicated to understanding the critical tasks of crafting a comprehensive business plan and delivering a compelling pitch to potential investors. You'll delve into the essential components of a business plan, gaining a thorough understanding of crucial elements for outlining your vision, strategy, and financial projections. You'll learn the art of pitching, discovering key strategies for effectively communicating your idea to investors. We will explore the must-have elements of pitching your idea to investors, including how to articulate your value proposition, market opportunity, and financial projections in a concise and persuasive manner. You'll also discover essential tips for addressing investors' concerns and building confidence in your business idea.

What's included

1 video2 assignments3 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 2 minutes

Writing a Business Plan: Putting the Idea on Paper! 2 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Practice Quiz30 minutes
Graded Quiz30 minutes

3 app itemsTotal 75 minutes

Reading: Business Plan Basics pp. 194-20625 minutes
Reading: Parts of the Business Plan pp. 206-21725 minutes
Reading: Presenting the Plan pp. 218-23125 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Business Plan Key Components5 minutes
Interactive: Key Components of Business Plan5 minutes
Interactive: Pitching Your Idea5 minutes
Interactive: Writing a Business Plan5 minutes

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Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

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