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Business Training GrantStartup Business PlanCongratulations on committing to the success of your new business!To build upon that commitment, the OEWD Small Business Training Grant program was developed toprovide financial support to help new small businesses grow. This Startup Business Plan should outlineattainable objectives and specific tasks to address your overall business goals. This assessment will guideus on how we may best support you including any additional areas or programs that may be available toyour business as you work towards the objectives in this plan.Client/Business InformationName of the Business:Business Owner Name (Client):Phone Number of the Business:E-Mail Address of the Business:Business Address:What legal form of organization will your business take?Sole proprietorshipPartnershipLimited Liability CompanyS or C-CorporationBenefit Corporation1. About the Businessa. What type of business will you be starting? (Please give a description of your idea)1
b. Description of Product/Service - List your product(s)/service(s) individually and describe howthey benefit your customers.c. Who is the intended audience for your product or business? Who does it serve?d. What makes the business unique?e. Why will the business be successful?f.What type of licenses and permits will you need for your business?g. Where will your business be located and why?2
2. All about Youa. Who is/are the owner(s)?b. What is your experience in this business, or if you have no experience in this business, whowill supply you with the necessary expertise to operate it?c. Why do you want to start this business now?3. Competitiona. Who are your biggest competitors?b. How is your product/service unique compared to your competitors?c. How will your product/service be better than your competition?3
4. Marketinga. Marketing Strategy - How will the company use advertising/marketing/promotional strategiesto build a solid customer base? What type of initial promotions? Describe advertising andmarketing planned for your new business. Include examples of brochures, direct mail, printadvertising, broadcast advertising, company website, social media, publicity events,networking opportunities or other promotional strategies you plan to pursue.b. What does your target customer(s) look like and how will you reach them?5. Operationsa. What will your role be in the business and what will you be in charge of?b. How many employees/contractors will you need and what will their roles be?c. What hours/days of the week will your business be open?4
6. FundingPlease list the key categories of funding you will need to start your business and where those fundswill be coming from:CategoryPersonal FundsOther FundsLicenses/PermitsInventoryEmployee esAccountingUtilitiesWorking CapitalLeaseTenant ImprovementsOther:Other:Other:Total5
Do you have financial projections for the next 12 months?If yes, please fill out this page:Month 1Month 2Month 3Month 4Month 5Month 6Month 7Month 8Month 9Month 10Month 11Month 12TotalSALESGross SalesCost of goodsGross ProfitGross Margin (%)EXPENSESLicenses / permitsInsuranceSalaries and WagesAccountingRentRepairs and MaintenanceUtilities and InternetOffice SuppliesMarketing/AdvertisingOther ExpenseTaxesTOTAL EXPENSES6
Business Training Grant Startup Business Plan Congrat ul at i ons on commi t t i ng t o t he success of your new busi ness! To bui l d upon t hat commi t ment , t he O E W D S mal l B usi ness Trai ni ng G rant program was devel oped t o provi de f i nanci al support t o hel p new smal l busi nesses grow. .
