The evaluation of future potential is often based on past performance and a brief summary of the development of your business and industry trends is required.
Key elements
Provide a history of the development of your business:
- Who were the main founders?
- Present financing.
- What are the major developments since the business was conceived?
- What setbacks have you encountered?
Describe the industry in which you operate:
- What is the current size of the industry?
- Who are the major participants in the industry? (Competitors? Market leaders? Suppliers?)
- What factors are important to success in your industry?
- What do published forecasts say about the future growth and profile of the industry?
- What legislation or environmental trends affect your industry?
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