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Create an Operating Plan

Create a plan for operations for your business, including:

  • Day-to-day Operations
    Describe how your business will operate on a daily basis. What production process will be used? What will you do to market and sell products and services? What hours will you be open?

  • Accounting and Financial Operations
    Describe how your accounting, billing and collections, and other financial operations will be conducted.

  • Computer and Technology
    Include a discussion of the computer and technological systems in your business. Will you operate a web site? If so, who will maintain it? What computer hardware and software will be used? What will your phone system look like? What office equipment will be utilized?
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