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Interior

For some businesses, the interior of the business site is as important as the location. If that is the case for

your business, describe what makes yours work well.

How have you calculated the square footage you need? Have you done advance planning to ensure

that you will get the most of your space, such as what will go where?

Are there any special requirements/modifications to the space that you will have to construct or install?

Do you need landlord or other permission to do so?

If applicable, how will you display products? Does the layout have flow/features that contribute to the

ambience and/or potentially help to increase sales?

Describe any special features of your business interior that you feel give you a competitive edge over

similar businesses.

Hours of Operation

Self-explanatory, but important for such businesses as retail stores or seasonal ventures.

Products and Services

Describe your products or services and why there is a demand for them. What is the potential market?

How do they benefit customers? What about your products or services gives you a competitive edge?

If you are selling several lines of products or services, describe what’s included. Why did you choose this

balance of offerings? How do you adjust this balance to respond to market demands?

For product-based businesses, do you have or need inventory controls? Do you have to consider “lead

time” when reordering any items? Do you need an audit or security system to protect inventory?

Note:

If your products and/or services are more important than your location, move this topic before

location and hours of business.

If you are providing only products or only services, delete the part of this heading that is

inappropriate.

Suppliers

If information about your suppliers—including your financial arrangements with them—plays an important

part of your business, include the relevant information in this section.

Service

Whether your business products or services, use this section to address the level and means of service

that you provide to customers, before, during, and after the sale.

How do you make your service(s) stand out against the competition?

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