Before beginning work on this discussion post, review Chapter 16, “The Financials,” in your textbook. You have already read this chapter during the previous week. With your review this week, specifically examine:
• “Assumption Sheet,” pages 323–324 and “Sample Plan: Assumptions,” page 332.
• “Sources and Use of Funds,” page 317 and “Sample Plan: Sources and Use of Funds,” page 331.
• “Break-Even Analysis,” pages 320–321.
The financial plan must be based on decisions and facts. Investors want to know whether your business plan is realistic.
This Weeks Discussion Post
Provide a written overview of the plan assumptions and key financials based on the information contained in your business plan and your Business Plan Financials Excel Template.
Use headings (bold) to address each required topic.
Be sure to include:
Key Financial Specific Worksheet in the Business Plan Financials Excel Template where the information can be found
Projected Sales Sales Projections worksheet
Personnel Overview Setup and Staff Budgeting worksheets
Financing to Date and Funds you plan to raise from investors Capital Investments worksheet
Use of Funds Capital Expenditures worksheet
Break-Even Analysis Break-Even worksheet
Projected Profits Income Statement worksheet