You will be creating the various parts of a business plan throughout this course. Decide what your new business will be. Remember, you should be excited about it since you will be delving into the business planning in some detail throughout the course.

• Discuss the purpose and guiding principles of your new venture.
• Once described, share your company vision statement, assuring it is 30 words or fewer. How will you assure the company vision is reflected in all you and your employees do?
• As your company grows, how will you ensure that the vision remains viable and binding?