Business Planning for Public Health Programs

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Description

Do you need a new approach to generating revenue? Do you have a program that you want to continue after your grant runs out? Then business planning may be the answer. This 45-minute module will help you understand the basics of business planning and determine if writing a business plan is appropriate for your public health program. Business Planning for Public Health Programs is the first in a two-part series on public health business plans.

Objectives

After completing this module, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the parts of a business plan.
  • Explain how business planning can be helpful for a public health agency or non-profit organization.
  • Describe the function of business planning.
  • Identify when it is appropriate to do a business plan.