Definitive Business Plan, Second Edition, The

Business organization

This is the best place to include the organization chart that is discussed earlier in this chapter (see pages 54 and 63). You need to show the way that the business is structured and identify the general-management team. Name each executive in the chart. Word processors usually have built-in facilities for creating charts. You can reference yours to highlight any significant organizational issues, for example:

Note

The appointment of a Head of Quality reporting directly to the Chief Executive indicates the importance that we attach to achieving compliance with ISO 9000 quality standards. …

Directors

For a report aimed at raising external funds, list the directors, showing whether they are executive or non-executive. Write ...