Homework: Financial Plan
Prepare a business case and financial plan for your selected organization.- Company selected must be an existing organization with publicly available information, ( I suggest picking an organization from the Fortune 500 - this could be the organization you have been using or a new one . Read through the homework requirements, explore, and select an organization that will be suitable.
There are TWO deliverables for this homework - a Word document and an Excel spreadsheet.
Describe the existing business, including the type of business, industry dynamics, competitive rivalry.
Create the business case.
1. EXPLAIN. PROPOSE why funding is needed for the company. For example: expanding existing operations into a new global market, development of a new product, etc. ( one paragraph)
2. Determine the potential sources of funding for the project - discuss three types of funding . Consider self-funding, borrowing, equity, venture capital, etc. ( three paragraphs - one paragraph per funding type, be specific, have specific, realistic, justified, supported analysis). Also Include in each paragraph:
3. Evaluate the requirements of each of the three funding sources you identified.
4. Analyze the associated risks of each of the three funding sources.
5. Estimate the cost of capital for of the three funding sources under review.. Research current estimated APRs for each of the three sources of funding. Create a table to display this information.
6. Select your chosen funding source and justify your decision as why the funding source is the best fit for your project and organization. Have at least three reasons Justifying selection. ( one to two paragraphs)
7. Analytical Summary - three paragraphs. Create a summary to highlight key points of benefit and concern of the project and the data in your profit and loss statement. You are making a final case ( financial, strategic, vision, etc) for proceeding with the project, benefit to the overall organization, potential risks, and how the project advances the existing strategic vision of the organization.
8. Create a profit-and-loss statement for a 3-year period. Project revenue, stating realistic assumptions, such as growth per year, in your projections. Estimate direct costs, including capital, marketing, labor, and supply costs.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.