Strategic Planning Guide

A “Things to do” check list

Targeting & Presenting to Potential Investors
Sign Investor's Agreement
Purchase & Transfer funds for Shares
Design, Produce & Issue Share Certificate(s)
Sign Shareholders' Register and appoint Directors
Design/Execute Market Research
Add Strategies/Products to improve Efficiency
Calculate Financial Feasibility
Write/Update Strategic Plan (Amended & Restated)
Write/Update Prospectus
Company Registration: Name Search
Company Registration: Articles of Incorporation
Company Registration: Registered Office
Company Registration: Directors
Company Registration: Secretary
Certificate of Incorporation BUSINESS NAME Computer ID No.:_________ Company No.: R___(__) dated Month dd, yyyy.
Design Corporate Logo
Order Corporate Seal/Stamp
Produce Corporate Stationery
Letter to open Bank Account(s)
Open Bank Foreign$ Account
Open Bank Local$ Account
Purchase Keyman Insurance
Implement CONTROL Management System
Produce Promotional Printed Materials
Produce Corporate Website
Present & Negotiate with Venders & Suppliers
Adjust Administration Cost
Adjust Production Cost
Calculate Product Sale Price
Business Name
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Strategic Plan - Dated
The Vision
Mission Statement
Objectives
Financial Highlights
Executive Summary
The Marketing Plan
Market Intelligence
The Present Market Conditions
Global Economic Outlook
Growth of Gross Domestic Product
Comparison of Base Scenario
About The Conference Board
Methodological Notes
Caribbean Economy (Semi-Annually)
The Targeted Market
The Market Opportunities
Benchmarking Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Force Field Analysis
Cost Benefit Analysis
Impact Analysis
Marketing Strategies
The Marketing Objective
Targeting
Pricing
Communications
Branding
Promoting
Distribution
Distributing
Negotiating
Marketing Decisions
Rationale
Understand how Wealth is transferred
Factors for Sustainability
Essential parts of the Home Budget
Measured by Money
Work and Invest
Knowledge and Resources
Management Role
The Investor
Governments’ Role
Benefits Directly & Indirectly
The Market
Tourism Sector
Transportation Sector
Energy Sector
Business Services Sector
Targeted Audience
The Organization Design
Best Economic Operating Scale
Business Model
Employees Share Ownership Program
The Organization Structure
Legal & Sector Regulatory Framework
Company Registration
Company Seal or Stamp
Company Contracts (All Existing)
Company Litigations (All Existing)
Board of Directors Profile
Executive Management
Organizational Chart
The Human Resource Plan
The Resources
Human Resources requirements
Research Contract
Production Contract
Sales Contracts
Technical Resources requirements
Entry Level Requirements
Promotion & Upper Levels Entry Requirements
Management Training & Assessment
Job Description & Employment Contract
Remuneration & Pension Plan
The Fixed Asset Plan
Fixed Assets & Physical Layout
List of Moveable Equipment
Maintenance Schedule
Security (Prevention & Detection)
The Product Plan
Structural Design
Description of Product Categories
Sample
Product Price List
Research & Production Work Flow
Financial Viability
Customer Support Services
Efficiency & Productivity Tools
Audited Accounts
Historical 5 or 10 years Financials
Financial Projections
Five Year Financials
Balance Sheet
Current Assets
Fixed Assets
Liabilities
Shareholders' Equity
Cash Flow Statement
Operating Activities
Investing Activities
Financing Activities
Income Statement
Total Sales & Services Income
Total Cost of Sales
Gross Income
Total Admin Expenses
Net Income before Financial Cost
Net Income Surplus/(Deficit)
Equity
Share Value Growth
Declared Dividends
Notes on Financials
Conclusion (Offer/Bid)