Objectives
Mission
Keys to Success
Startup Summary
Start-up Plan |
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Start-up Expenses |
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Legal |
$0 |
Stationery etc. |
$0 |
Brochures |
$0 |
Consultants |
$0 |
Insurance |
$0 |
Rent |
$0 |
Research and development |
$0 |
Expensed equipment |
$0 |
Other |
$0 |
Total Start-up Expense |
$0 |
Start-up Assets Needed |
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Cash Requirements |
$0 |
Start-up inventory |
$0 |
Other Short-term Assets |
$0 |
Total Short-term Assets |
$0 |
Long-term Assets |
$0 |
Total Assets |
$0 |
Total Start-up Requirements: |
$0 |
Left to finance: |
$0 |
Start-up Funding Plan |
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Investment |
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Investor 1 |
$0 |
Investor 2 |
$0 |
Other |
$0 |
Total investment |
$0 |
Short-term Liabilities |
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Unpaid Expenses |
$0 |
Short-term Loans |
$0 |
Interest-free Short-term Loans |
$0 |
Subtotal Short-term Liabilities |
$0 |
Long-term Liabilities |
$0 |
Total Liabilities |
$0 |
Loss at Start-up |
$0 |
Total Capital |
$0 |
Total Capital and Liabilities |
$0 |
Checkline |
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Product Description
Competitive Comparison
Sourcing
Future Products
Market Needs
Market Trends
Market Growth
Industry Analysis
Industry Participants
Distribution Patterns
Competition
Main Competitors
Value Proposition
Competitive Edge
Marketing Strategy
Positioning Statement
Pricing Strategy
Promotion Strategy
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Distribution Strategy
Marketing Programs
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Sales Forecast
Sales Forecast |
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Sales |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
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Row 1 |
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$0 |
$0 |
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Other |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Total Sales |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Direct Cost of sales |
1900 |
1019 |
2000 |
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Row 1 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Other |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Subtotal Cost of Sales |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Strategic Alliances
Milestones
Business Plan Milestones |
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Milestone |
Manager |
Planned Date |
Department |
Budget |
Actual Date |
Actual Budget |
Planned Date - Actual Date |
Budget - Actual Budget |
Complete incorporation (example) |
John Doe |
10/10/00 |
Administrative |
$500 |
10/15/00 |
$400 |
5 |
($100) |
Sample |
ABC |
1/1/00 |
Department |
$0 |
1/1/00 |
$0 |
0 |
$0 |
Sample |
ABC |
1/1/00 |
Department |
$0 |
1/1/00 |
$0 |
0 |
$0 |
Sample |
ABC |
1/1/00 |
Department |
$0 |
1/1/00 |
$0 |
0 |
$0 |
Sample |
ABC |
1/1/00 |
Department |
$0 |
1/1/00 |
$0 |
0 |
$0 |
Sample |
ABC |
1/1/00 |
Department |
$0 |
1/1/00 |
$0 |
0 |
$0 |
Sample |
ABC |
1/1/00 |
Department |
$0 |
1/1/00 |
$0 |
0 |
$0 |
Sample |
ABC |
1/1/00 |
Department |
$0 |
1/1/00 |
$0 |
0 |
$0 |
Sample |
ABC |
1/1/00 |
Department |
$0 |
1/1/00 |
$0 |
0 |
$0 |
Other |
ABC |
1/1/00 |
Department |
$0 |
1/1/00 |
$0 |
0 |
$0 |
Totals |
$500 |
$400 |
5 |
($100) |
Organizational Structure
Management Team
Management Team Gaps
Personnel Plan
Personnel Plan |
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Personnel |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
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Name or title |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Other |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Total Payroll |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Total Headcount |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Payroll Burden |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Total Payroll Expenditures |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Use this form to note team needs and requirements. Even if you do most of the work yourself, this form can help identify tasks that need to be done. Include specific tasks and the person responsible for each one.
ROLES AND TASKS |
In-house |
Outsource |
Website manager |
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Website hosting |
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Initial website design |
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Website content |
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Website coding |
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Website catalog/database development |
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Website graphics |
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Website testing |
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Website maintenance |
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Handling email |
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Email newsletter |
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Other |
PROJECTED EXPENSES |
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Start-up |
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Fixed Expenses |
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Domain registration fees |
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Web hosting fees |
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ISP fees |
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Additional phone lines |
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Insurance |
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Additional credit card / banking processing fees |
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Miscellaneous |
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Total fixed expenses |
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Controllable Expenses |
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Additional
salaries/wages |
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Outsourcing
expenses |
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Internet
software |
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Website
development software |
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Website
maintenance software |
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Hardware
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Updating
promotional materials |
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Internet
Advertising costs |
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Subscriptions to Net business publications |
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Miscellaneous |
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Total controllable expenses |
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Total expenses |
Breakeven Analysis
Break Even Analysis: |
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Monthly Units Break-even |
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Monthly Sales Break-even |
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Assumptions: |
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Average Per-Unit Revenue |
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Average Per-Unit Variable Cost |
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Estimated Monthly Fixed Cost |
Projected Profit and Loss
Profit and Loss (Income Statement) |
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1900 |
1019 |
2000 |
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Sales |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Direct Cost of Sales |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Other |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Total Cost of Sales |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Gross Margin |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Gross Margin % |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
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Operating expenses: |
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Advertising/Promotion |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Travel |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Miscellaneous |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Payroll Expense |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Payroll Burden |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Depreciation |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Leased Equipment |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Utilities |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Insurance |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Rent |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Contract/Consultants |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Total Operating Expenses |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Profit Before Interest and Taxes |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Interest Expense Short-term |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Interest Expense Long-term |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Taxes Incurred |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Net Profit |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Net Profit/Sales |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Projected Cash Flow
Pro-Forma Cash Flow |
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1900 |
1019 |
2000 |
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Net Profit |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Plus: |
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Depreciation |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Change in Accounts Payable |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Current Borrowing (repayment) |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Increase (decrease) Other Liabilities |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Long-term Borrowing (repayment) |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Capital Input |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Subtotal |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Less: |
1900 |
1019 |
2000 |
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Change in Accounts Receivable |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Change in Inventory |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Change in Other Short-term Assets |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Capital Expenditure |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Dividends |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Subtotal |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Net Cash Flow |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Cash Balance |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Projected Balance Sheet
Pro-forma Balance Sheet |
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Assets |
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Starting Balances |
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Short-term Assets |
1900 |
1019 |
2000 |
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Cash |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Accounts Receivable |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Inventory |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Other Short-term Assets |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Total Short-term Assets |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Long-term Assets |
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Capital Assets |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Accumulated Depreciation |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Total Long-term Assets |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Total Assets |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Liabilities and Capital |
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1900 |
1019 |
2000 |
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Accounts Payable |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Short-term Notes |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Other Short-term Liabilities |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Subtotal Short-term Liabilities |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Long-term Liabilities |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Total Liabilities |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Paid in Capital |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Retained Earnings |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Earnings |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Total Capital |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Total Liabilities and Capital |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Net Worth |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Business Ratios
Ratio Analysis |
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Profitability Ratios: |
1900 |
1019 |
2000 |
RMA |
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Gross Margin |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0 |
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Net Profit Margin |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0 |
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Return on Assets |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0 |
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Return on Equity |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0.00% |
0 |
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Activity Ratios |
1900 |
1019 |
2000 |
RMA |
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AR Turnover |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
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Collection Days |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Inventory Turnover |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
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Accts Payable Turnover |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
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Total Asset Turnover |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
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Debt Ratios |
1900 |
1019 |
2000 |
RMA |
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Debt to Net Worth |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
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Short-term Liab. to Liab. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
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Liquidity Ratios |
1900 |
1019 |
2000 |
RMA |
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Current Ratio |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
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Quick Ratio |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
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Net Working Capital |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
0 |
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Interest Coverage |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
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Additional Ratios |
1900 |
1019 |
2000 |
RMA |
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Assets to Sales |
n.a. |
n.a. |
n.a. |
0 |
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Debt/Assets |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0 |
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Current Debt/Total Assets |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0 |
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Acid Test |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
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Asset Turnover |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
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Sales/Net Worth |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
Website Planning Checklist |
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Date |
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Select Web Team |
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Manager: |
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Content: |
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Graphics: |
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Webmaster: |
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Proofreader: |
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Tester: |
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Technical Details |
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1. Hire web hosting service(s) |
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2. Register domain name |
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3. Obtain necessary hardware and software unless you are outsourcing everything |
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Gather Content |
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1. Review current brochures & catalogs |
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2. Rewrite and repackage material for WWW |
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3. Use storyboard to place content and graphics on specific pages |
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Prepare Graphics |
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1. Decide on an overall site design style |
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2. Outsource some or all graphic designs |
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3. Digitize (scan) company logo |
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4. Gather and scan other images & photos |
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Create Initial Website |
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1. Create and test webpages |
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2. Spellcheck and proofread each page |
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Test Entire Website |
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1. View with different browsers |
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2. Access at various times on different days |
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3. Test site navigation for glitches |
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4. Make sure that each form works properly |
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5. Spellcheck and proofread each page again |
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Maintain Site |
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1. Respond to visitor comments and questions promptly |
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2. Process orders (if selling online) daily |
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3. Check often to see if site is up and running properly and contact web hosting service if it isn't |
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4. Check internal and external links every couple months |
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5. Backup all webpages and associated files at least once a month. |