1.5. Speaking Reinforcement Launching Your Own Business
Step 1. Use the checklist below to help you draw a provisional business plan. You don’t need to include all these points but make sure you cover the basics. Try to anticipate some of the questions you may be asked.
Business plan checklist
What will be your main business activity? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Who will be your target customers?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Approximately how many people will the company employ and in what capacity?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Where will the company be located? Why?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What kind of property will you require? Offices or factories?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Step 2. Give your presentation. Try to ‘sell’ the idea in less than ten minutes.
Check Yourself Test active vocabulary
