5/03/2005

The Business Plan Cover Page: Executive Summary of the Executive Summary

This article from MoreBusiness suggests using the cover of your business plan as an executive summary of the executive summary, stating:

"Here are the ten critical pieces of information to include on the cover page of your business plan.

1. Headline...
2. Company...
3. Contact...
4. Type of business...
5. Business summary...
6. Management...
7. Product/service and competition...
8. Funds requested and collateral...
9. Financial data...
10. Exit... "