Business Plan Project Workbook

Chapter 13: Contingency Plan

Learning Objectives



List and examine the assumptions in the business plan.

Identify the most significant risks that the new venture faces and describe plans the business owners have developed to deal with any of the situations should they arise.

Describe how the company will respond to changes in market conditions caused by demographic shifts, socioeconomic trends, economic events, energy costs, and changes in government policies.

Explain how the company will anticipate and respond to competitive threats from expected and unexpected sources, price cutting by competitors, and the introduction of new products by competitors.

Outline contingencies to meet staffing challenges and limit problems due to a dependence on key people.
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