When:
TBD

Where:
TBD

What:
This invitation-only state competition brings together the top 20 student business “pitch” presentations from all SEP Strive qualifier challenges.

Download and review the SEP judging Rubric below…

Presenting a Business Plan?

• There is no required Business Plan template or format for the competition.
• Recommended components, however, include:
  • Cover Sheet
  • Table of Contents
  • Executive Summary
  • Business Description
  • Marketing Plan (e.g., market research, product/service benefits, description and number of customers, evaluation of competition, advertising strategy)
  • Operational Plan (e.g., location requirements, legal considerations such as licenses/permits/insurance, personnel requirements, potential suppliers)
  • Management Plan (e.g., job titles, position descriptions)
  • Financial Plan (e.g., projected cash flow, startup cost, exit strategy)
  • Appendix (e.g., relevant articles, pictures, floor plans, menus.)
  • Résumé(s)
• For assistance with layout or content questions, consult the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) or SCORE websites. Additionally, industry-specific templates and examples may be found online through sites like BPlans.com.