PROJECT PROPOSAL FORMAT Cover Letter Introduction 1. Company Background Business activities M & A, Forms 9, 24 & 49 Registration with Government, Government Agencies and Trade Associations 2. Profile of the Entrepreneurs and Key Personnel Detailed background of entrepreneurs and key personnel Organizational structure Current workforce 3. Industry Analysis Market size - global and domestic Industry growth - past and future Competitors - market share and market segment 4. Marketing Strategy Current market share List of Clients and volume Target market Detailed marketing strategies - short, medium and long term plans 5. SWOT and Risk Analysis Proposed Requirement Type of products/services Location and layout Approval and licensing requirements Targeted production volume/capacity Technology choice and justification Manufacturing/business process chart Choice of alternative products using the chosen technology Future workforce requirement 6. Capital Requirement Project cost Proposed method of financing Proposed equity structure Details of fixed assets, cost and depreciation schedule 7. Financial Audited accounts for the last three (3) years Projected P&L, balance sheet and cash flow for next five (5) years complete with notes and assumptions (monthly cash flow projection for the first two (2) years) Latest monthly management accounts Sensitivity analysis Profitability ratios Conclusion Business growth prospect Project viability