Abstract This comprehensive business plan includes all aspects of a start-up business plan including: marketing plan, human resource plan, operations plan and financial plan.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Vision and Mission
Marketing Plan Operations Plan Financial Plan Marketing Plan Product Concept
Target Market Analysis
Evidence of Market Need
Competitor Analysis
Pricing Strategy
Marketing and Communications Plan Sales and Marketing Channel Plan Operations Plan Facilities and Equipment Plan Operating Strategy and Execution
Human Resources And Management Plan Financial Plan Overview
Sales Forecast
Income Statement
Projected Cash Flow
Industry Norms
Required Investment
Company Valuation
Investor Exit Plan Appendix A
Appendix B - Tables
Appendix C - Charts
From the Paper "Little Bohemia is a charming bistro located in Greenwich Village, New York offering an American cuisine menu that uses only the finest organic ingredients and the most modern healthy cooking techniques, without sacrificing great taste. Little Bohemia is perfectly situated in one of New York's oldest neighborhoods known for its uniqueness, diversity, and most importantly high traffic of people with a healthy appetite. Little Bohemia will set the standard for healthy, delightfully delicious food. The business model illustrated in this business plan will demonstrate how Little Bohemia will have a high return on investment and business longevity."
Abstract This paper outlines the critical elements of treatment planning in psychotherapy. It also provides a hypothetical case and proposes a treatment plan for the incumbent. Issues addressed include the importance of treatment planning and vital aspects of a quality treatment plan. The author concludes that ultimately a good treatment plan can be evaluated by examining the patient's response to treatment goals and outcomes.
Outline:
Treatment Planning Defined
Relevance of Treatment Planning in Psychotherapy
Treatment Plan Overview
Stages of Treatment Planning Characteristics of a Good Treatment Plan Hypothetical Treatment Case - Depression
Conclusions
From the Paper "Bray, Falvey & Hebert (2005) define treatment planning, as a "frequent and universal judgment task" often required of mental health practitioners interested in promoting positive patient outcomes. During the treatment planning and conceptualization process, clinicians work to help problem solve and predict outcomes for patients using various clinical judgment strategies (Bray et al. 2005). This process while complex allows favorable outcomes for a majority of patients and improves clinical performance thus is vital to the success and well being not only of patients but also of the caregivers working with them (Bray, et al. 2005). "
Abstract Strategic planning is important in the organizational environment, so it is equally important to understand the nuances of, and differences between, different models of strategic planning. It is also important to distance strategic planning from other associated issues such as strategic decision-making in terms of providing a definition and analyzing current issues. Some of the theoretical framework for this paper, which examines strategic planning in the organizational environment, comes from previous theories as well as present voices, including Maslow's 'Hierarchy of Human Needs' and Porter's 'Five Force Analysis'. This paper primarily serves to illustrate strategic planning from an introductory standpoint and moves on to discuss the meaning of strategic planning (illustrated through example and through the theoretical connections mentioned above), the models of strategic planning that are most often used (qualitative and quantitative models included in the analysis), and, finally, the lessons that can be learned from the application of these concepts of strategic planning.
From the Paper "In formulating a strategic plan, it is also important for the organisation to consider ?speed and agility in responding to new market trends and changing competitive conditions; know-how in creating and operating a system for filling customer orders accurately and swiftly; and expertise in integrating multiple technologies to create families of new products.?(Thompson and Strickland, 1997, p. 128). Coming from this
initial perspective of core competency, one can also assess the strategy of possessing first mover advantage. "While a core competence is something a company does well internally, what makes it a core competence, as opposed to just a competence, is that it is central to a company's competitiveness and profitability rather than peripheral"
(Thompson and Strickland, 1997, p. 128). First mover advantage is also about centralizing competitiveness and adopting a strategic plan that is based on a real-world competitive environment."
Abstract The paper describes a study to determine the impact of strategic planning on the performance of training companies in US and to correlate the use of strategic planning with the company's performance and the use of planning with the international activity; to correlate the use of planning with the intensity of high tech methods; to correlate the use of planning with the company's age and the managers' experience. The paper puts forth that these objectives should be useful in determining what the impact of strategic planning is on the companies that choose to to participate in this study.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Research Project
Literature Summary
Methodology
Problems and Constraints
Required Resources
The Research Plan
From the Paper "The strategic plan is different than a business plan. The specialists say that the strategic plan is actually a leadership tool, whereas the business plan is a management tool. This implies that the business plan is more operational and the strategic one is more conceptual. The first one is concerned by how to run the business in the present given the current constraints and the second one is concerned of how the business will be ran in 5 years and how to get there."
Tags: strategic, plan, leadership, research, information, systems
Abstract The paper presents the business plan for the proposed Shells Fine Dining establishment that includes a product profile, marketing plan and overview of legal requirements. The paper outlines the human resources department, the operational and financial plans and the positive future prospects of the restaurant. The paper includes an organizational flow chart as an appendix.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Product Profile
Marketing Plan Legal Requirements
Human Resources Plan Operational Plan Financial Plan Future Prospect
From the Paper "Shells Fine Dining is an 80 seat fine-dining establishment with an attached 30-seat lounge. Shells Fine Dining focuses on fine dining in an elegant and relaxed style. The establishment offers a diverse selection of fine dining including seafood, steaks and catering services. Indoor and outdoor seating add to the beauty of the Riverfront, making Shells truly a place of visitor's and locals dreams."
Abstract This research paper provides an answer to the question of whether strategic planning is even needed by training companies. The paper does this by looking at management personnel in these companies in regard to best practices in the area of strategic planning. The paper explains that this will help to determine whether or not these training companies are well prepared for the future. To accomplish the objectives of this research, questions were developed from the literature review and these questions were asked of personnel in training companies within the geographic area to get their views on strategic planning
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 Values of the Organisation
1.2 Successful Organisational Planning - An Analysis is Required
1.3 Aims and Objectives Statement of the research question Chapter 2 - Background of the research
2.1 Planning to Plan 2.2 Identifying Mandates and Standards
2.3 Strategic Decision Making
3 Chapter 3 - Literature Review
3.1 The Beginning of Strategic Planning 3.2 A Mission and a Vision
3.3 Creating a Philosophy
3.4 Threats to the Community
3.4.1 Internal Threats
3.4.2 External Threats
3.5 Identifying Strategic Concerns
3.6 Creating the Ideal Future
4 Chapter 4 -Methodology
4.1 Research strategy for primary research
4.2 Limits and Restrictions to the Study
4.3 Discussion - Importance of the Proposed Methodology
References
Theoretical
Empirical 5Appendix 1: The Interview
Appendix 2: The List of Participating Companies:
Appendix 3: The Selection Criteria for the Companies in the Sample
From the Paper "There are many different areas involved when it comes to strategic planning, and many of them can be accidentally overlooked by companies in the desire to create a plan and complete it. In theory, a plan that is well thought out and defined is complete when it is approved and printed, but in reality it is always changing. There are areas of concern that are sometimes not addressed in the original plan, and there are also times when something that was thought to work well does not actually work as well in real life as it does on paper. During times such as these, the strategic plan must then be amended, added to, or changed in order for it to do the job it was designed for and hold to the values and goals that the organisation has created .This is especially true of training companies, since it is such a vital business and there is much more at stake than profit and loss of cash."
Abstract This paper examines the viable options for personal retirement saving: Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) and the Roth-IRA. The paper describes the tax benefits of the funds and the annual contribution limits. It provides complex information on stock option plans and stock ownership plans. The paper is packed with statistics and charts on the financial benefits for these plans.
Table of Contents
1. Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) and Roth-IRA
2. Traditional and Roth IRA
3. Annual Contribution Limits
4. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan 5. Incentive Stock Option Plan 6. References
From the Paper "Generally called an Individual Retirement Account is a personal retirement savings plan that is available to anyone during the year who receives taxable compensation. For contribution purposes of IRA, compensation includes salaries, alimony, fees, wages, bonuses, commissions, tips, taxable and separate maintenance payments (Quinn. 1998)."
Abstract The paper shows that currently the New York City Emergency Plan is solid and has been tested and re-tested many times over. The World Trade Tower bombing of September, 11, 2002 put the plan to the ultimate test. The paper discusses that, overall, the emergency plan worked very well, considering the size and scope of the emergency. However, it also brought out some areas in need of improvement. The paper shows that the key issues which need to be addressed are the need for secondary and tertiary backup plans for the command control center and hospital scheme. Also, it shows that it has become painstakingly clear, that even though the plan is in place, when the actual emergency occurred, police officers and other key authority figures did not know where to tell the public where to go or what to do. The paper discusses the potential disasters N.Y.C. might face and the steps taken to plan for them.
From the Paper "The theme of the program will be a simple question, "What would you do"? This question will be followed by a scenario involving a disaster. All ads will be designed to spark thoughts of the possibility of the occurrence suggested and evoke thoughts of what they would do if the same disaster struck right now. Information on certain disasters, such as hurricane and storm safety, fire safety, and other safety issues will be an integral part of this program. The ads are not supposed to invoke panic, but rather to alleviate it. Panic occurs when there is a lack of a plan of action. This advertising campaign is aimed at getting people to develop plans, where-ever they happen to be. People who have a plan do not panic as easily and will respond in a more efficient manner to unexpected events."
Abstract The paper explains how a crisis communications plan is a vital aspect of virtually any business. The paper discusses that this plan is a companion to the crisis plan that is put into effect after a crisis has taken place; therefore, one aspect of this plan is to calm a heightened situation with reasoned thinking. The paper adds that a second aspect of the plan, however, is to strategize a process that will be put into force when such an event occurs. The paper shows how a crisis communications plan in that aspect can provide access to critical thinking and swift action at a time when such things are difficult, if not impossible.
Abstract This paper presents a business plan for a precision tool shop in Los Angeles. It includes the company's mission, an overview, products, marketing plan, management plan, operational plan and financial plan.
From the Paper "The company is a precision tool shop also known as a machine shop. This type of company manufactures tools and machine parts to fit custom requirements on a project-by-project basis ..."
Abstract The paper discusses how in an era when terrorist attacks are a reality, it is a matter of practicality to identify possible terrorist planning strategies. The paper explains that the purpose of such exercises is not to promote the planning and operations of such plans--doing so would be a felony in addition to the obvious moral and ethical issues raised--but to help conceptualize how such attacks could come to pass. The paper discusses that ideally, the outcome of proposing hypothetical terrorist operations plans, is to call awareness to vulnerabilities in local state and federal security systems and to minimize the possible eventuality of such plans coming to fruition.
Abstract The paper defines a total quality management plan. The paper further discusses how this plan can be suitably converted into a strategic plan that would help firms and organizations in their functioning. The paper examines how better quality products give a competitive edge to an organization. The paper explores how to gain this competitive advantage using strategic planning.
From the Paper "According to J M Juran, a quality expert, 'total quality management' is the "set of management processes and systems that create delighted customers through empowered employees, leading to higher revenues and lower costs". Therefore, total quality management, as related to he working of an organization, can be defined as the basic integration of all the various processes and workings of the organization that are present in order to achieve continuous improvement and betterment of thee quality of the goods and services being rendered."
Tags: quality, management, effective, team, planning, process
Abstract This paper discusses the Marshall plan and its results in post-World War II Greece. The writer explores the career of George Marshall, and the Marshall Plans impact on Europe in general and Greece in particular. The paper gives a brief history of post war Greece, including its civil war, and why the Marshall Plan was initially ineffective. The author concludes that the funds channeled to Greece through the Marshall Plan helped the nation enter into a period of economic prosperity.
Outline
Introduction
The Plan in Greece
Conclusion
References
From the Paper "The initial efforts of the postwar reconstruction called the Marshall Plan actually provided very little benefit to the nation of Greece. Part of that may be attributed to the fact that Greece had a major Civil War between 1946 and 1949 therefore the world's attention for post war reconstruction following World War II turned to other nations. "
Tags: Marshall, Plan, World, War, II, post, war, recovery
Abstract The paper is an example of a proposed personal financial plan of a couple. The paper opens up a review of the current situation of a certain Ryan and Sarah Reynolds which includes a balance sheet and income statement and a review of their net worth. The paper states that from the analysis, it appears as though they are in good financial shape, and with the proper planning, they should be able to accomplish all of their goals. The paper with, diagrams, graphs and tables, illustrates the elements taken into consideration when setting up a financial plan.
From the Paper "We highly recommend that both of you see a lawyer and prepare your wills immediately (see Appendix 20). We feel the key issues for you in estate planning will be taxation and beneficiary designation. Without wills, if one of you passes suddenly, half of the house belonging to the deceased spouse will pass in ownership to the children, if you own such properties as tenants in common. As they are quite young, this means that any decisions regarding the house will have to be dealt with through a trustee. We suggest registering legal ownership of assets such as the house as "joint tenants" so that the entire asset passes to the surviving spouse. In case of a common disaster, it is imperative that you appoint both a guardian and trustee for your children; it is extremely important to choose people whom you trust and not to assign both responsibilities to one person. The guardian should share the same values as you and the trustee should be adept at managing money. It should be stipulated in your wills that if you both die before the children reach a certain age (i.e. 25) all assets left to them be held in trust so they can become mature enough to handle such large sums of money."
Abstract The paper states that the rational planning of cities has been shown not to realise the practical nature of urban life. The paper describes that plans are not focused on bettering the lives of actual people but instead attempt to change their lives to suit the comprehensive plans of the planners. The paper argues that planning a conflict free environment is not only impossible but is actually detrimental. If disorder is not experienced, then individuals cannot fully develop as they will remain with the adolescent desire for purity and will reject the unknown. The paper calls for planning which realises the specific needs of communities .
From the Paper "To replace these lost informal controls Wirth saw it as necessary to implement formal moral order which would maintain control in cities. These formal controls could not be left to develop spontaneously in the same way as the informal controls of rural communities but must be a result of rational planning and execution. However, he did not argue that individuals should be coerced into accepting this new moral order. Instead, he saw it as necessary for these new values to be internally appropriated by the individual so that they would voluntarily act in accordance with society without the need for negative sanctions. These ideas have often been criticised as being functionalist. Although this may be true of Wirth's practical proposals, his theoretical work showed an awareness of these issues which he did not included in his more substantive writings. The architect Le Corbusier was one of the most famous and influential people associated with the real development of rational urban planning. He saw it as necessary to remove the dark and dank streets of old irrational cities and replace them with new, rationally planned environments which would enhance the lives of residents."
