Convert the business concept into specific launch activities, responsibilities, milestones and deadlines.

The Business Model Canvas is a practical planning tool that helps learners describe how a business will create, deliver and generate value.

Forecast monthly sales, expenses, cash position and basic break-even performance for the first 12 months.

The IDC Business Plan Guiding Template provides learners with a practical framework for preparing a structured and comprehensive business plan. The template will be used as a practical learning resource to help learners understand business planning.

Define, test and strengthen your proposed venture before investing significant time or money.

Gather evidence about customers, demand, competitors and market conditions.

Plan how the venture will attract, convert, serve and retain customers.

Estimate the cash required to start the venture and identify how it will be funded.