BUSINESS PLAN: A business plan defines your business, identifies your goals, and serves as a companyÕs resume. The basic elements include a current and pro forma balance sheet, an income statement, and a cash flow analysis. It helps the company allocate scarce resources properly and functions as a road map to make good business decisions. A marketing plan should be an integral part of the business plan.

     See also | marketing plan | strategic planning | marketing objectives | marketing strategies | income statement | cash flow analysis | mission statement |