同濟大学 Tips on Preparing a Business Plan TONGJI UNIVERSITY Rid your plan of all spelling and grammatical errors. Make your plan visually appealing ·Leave ample“white space'”in margins. Make sure your plan has an attractive cover.(First impressions are crucial.) Include a table of contents to allow readers to navigate your plan easily. 。 Write in a conversational style and use "bullets." Support claims with facts and avoid generalizations. Avoid overusing industry jargon. ·Make it interesting! Use spreadsheets to generate financial forecasts Always include cash flow projections 。 Keep your plan "crisp"-between 25 and 50 pages long. Tell the truth-always. Tips on Preparing a Business Plan • Rid your plan of all spelling and grammatical errors. • Make your plan visually appealing. • Leave ample “white space” in margins. • Make sure your plan has an attractive cover. (First impressions are crucial.) • Include a table of contents to allow readers to navigate your plan easily. • Write in a conversational style and use “bullets.” • Support claims with facts and avoid generalizations. • Avoid overusing industry jargon. • Make it interesting! • Use spreadsheets to generate financial forecasts • Always include cash flow projections. • Keep your plan “crisp” – between 25 and 50 pages long. • Tell the truth – always