Teacher Trek

USS Biz Trek Extension Activities

Lesson Seven ­ Attack Strategy

Vocabulary

Business Plan

Concept

Organization

Finances

Marketing

Journal Assignment

If you had all the money you needed to start a business, would you prepare a business plan? Why or why not?

Class Discussion

1. Explain the features of a business plan.
2. Which component of a business plan is most important? Explain.
3. What are two resources you can use to prepare your business plan?
4. What are some beneficial goals for a new entrepreneur to set?
5. Name some time management techniques.

Project

Contact a small business development center or other agency in your area that assists entrepreneurs in preparing business plans. Request a copy of an actual plan. Review and evaluate the following:

• Does the plan have all the basic features?
• How did the plan’s writer handle the contents of each section of the plan?
• Evaluate the plan’s completeness.
• Share your findings with the class.

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