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Business Planning
business plan and cash flow forecasts
Term | Definition |
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Business Plan | document which states current position of the business, identifies clear objectives and how they will be achieved |
Elements of a business plan | the business, key personnel, the product and production, marketing and sales, finance |
Use of business plan | to provide direction, to encourage investors and to obtain finance from banks or financial institutions |
Fixed costs | costs which do not change with volume of production e.g. rent |
Variable costs | costa which do change with amount produced e.g. raw materials |
Cash Flow Forecast | plan showing expected cash receipts and cash payments over a period of time. It shows if firm can pay bills, if there will be shortages or surpluses. |