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OUTBOUND LOGISTICS

Activities involved in converting the inputs into finished products and services. This includes manufacturing, assembling, packaging and testing.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

Supporting and enhancing the product or service after sale, including customer support, warranties, repairs and maintenance.

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OPERATIONS

The process of transforming inputs into finished goods or services, including tasks like manufacturing, assembling, packaging and testing.

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MARKETING & SALES

Promoting and selling products or services through activities like advertising, sales efforts, pricing and managing distribution channels.

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INBOUND LOGISTICS

Receiving, storing, and managing materials or inputs that are essential for the production process.

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Company-wide systems and structures that support the entire value chain, such as finance, accounting, legal and organizational structure.

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Recruiting, training and managing the company's workforce.

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TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Engaging in research, innovation and technological advancements to improve products or services.

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PROCUREMENT

Sourcing and purchasing materials or inputs required for production.

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Final notes

GREAT JOB! You have done the work. You have defined your business model, clarified your visions, explored your market and structured key elements that make your business real. You have gathered insights, completed templates, mapped stakeholders and documented every important detail. You have also learned about the financial side of your business and developed a strong, compelling business pitch. 

Now it is time to take that plan and put it into motion. Here is how you can put your business plan to work:  
- Share it with the right people – Use it to spark conversations with investors, lenders, grant providers or mentors.  
- Use it internally – Guide your team’s decisions, onboard new collaborators, or set short-term goals.  
- Revisit it regularly – Your business will evolve, your plan should too. Update it as you grow, learn, and adapt.  
- Turn insights into action – Break down your strategies into priorities. Start with what is most feasible, urgent or impactful.  

Building a business plan is an achievement – but it is also just the beginning. This playbook was designed to help you think deeply, act intentionally, and move forward with purpose.  

As you take the next step, remember:  

Progress beats perfection.  


You have built the plan. Now, go build the business.