final business plan

Purpose

Throughout this course, you have meticulously developed the individual components of a business plan, from analyzing an entrepreneurial opportunity and designing an operational plan to structuring a team and forecasting financials. This final assignment is the culmination of that work. It is the point where all the separate pieces are synthesized into a single, cohesive, and professional document. As the course materials emphasize, a written business plan is an essential roadmap that keeps an entrepreneur focused, providing a clear path from conception to creation. It is the primary tool used to articulate your vision and strategy to critical stakeholders, including investors, bankers, and key partners.

This capstone project is designed to be more than an academic exercise; it is an opportunity to create a real-world, actionable document that demonstrates the viability and potential of your venture. The process of integrating each section will challenge you to ensure there is a logical and strategic flow throughout the planthat your operational plan supports your financial projections, that your team has the skills to execute your strategy, and that your value proposition is consistently communicated. By completing this comprehensive plan, you will have a tangible asset that not only showcases your learning but also serves as the foundational document for launching or scaling your business.

Learning Objectives

MLO7.1- Synthesize the core components of opportunity analysis, operational planning, team structure, and financial forecasting into a comprehensive and professional business plan for a new venture.

CLO5- Develop a complete business plan.

Instructions

Follow these steps to complete the assignment. Your goal is to combine all the work you have created in the last six assignments into one final, polished business plan.

Step 1: Gather Your Previous Assignments Collect all six of your previous individual assignments from this course. These documents contain the core content for your final business plan.

Step 2: Use the Business Plan Template as Your Guide The primary structure for your final plan must follow the provided “Business Plan Template APA 7e_12.2020.pdf”. This template provides the correct order and headings for a professional business plan.

Step 3: Synthesize and Integrate Your Content This is the most critical step. Do not simply copy and paste your old assignments into a new document. You must synthesize the information. This means revising, refining, and editing your previous work to create a single, seamless narrative. Ensure that the information is consistent across all sections (e.g., the roles described in the “Management Team” section should align with the salaries in the “Financial Plan”). Omit any sections from the template that were not covered in our course assignments.

Step 4: Write the Executive Summary As instructed in the course materials and the template, the Executive Summary must be written last. This section should be a concise and compelling overview of your entire plan, no more than two pages. It must grab the reader’s attention and clearly state your business concept, the market opportunity, your competitive advantage, operations plan, and a summary of your team and financials.

Step 5: Final Review and Polish Proofread the entire document meticulously. Check for:

Consistency: Ensure a consistent, professional tone throughout.
Clarity: The plan should be easy to read and understand.
Formatting: All headings, margins, and citations must adhere to the template and APA 7th edition standards.
Mechanics: Check for any spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
AI Citations: Double-check that all AI-generated content is properly cited as per the requirements.

Requirements

The final submission must be a single, cohesive document submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF format.
The document must strictly follow the structure, headings, and formatting guidelines of the provided “ “.
All relevant content from your previous six assignments must be integrated and refined within this single plan.
The paper must be written in a formal, professional tone, avoiding first and second-person pronouns (“I,” “we,” “you”) as specified in the template.
All sources used must be cited in-text, and a full reference list must be included at the end of your paper in APA 7th edition format.
Any content generated by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model must be enclosed in parentheses. Following the content, you must include a citation in brackets that states the prompt you used and the Large Language Model (LLM) you used. For example: (Based on a small retail startup, Year 1 revenue was $50,000 with a net loss of $10,000…) [Prompt: “Create a realistic 3-year financial history for a small retail startup”, LLM: Gemini 2.5 Pro].

Requirements: 3-4 pages

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final business plan