Next Steps

What aspects of your work fit this business planning model?

Let's say you have an idea for a new service that will improve public health in your community. Since you don't have money to start or maintain that service in the budget and the forecast isn't bright, the service will need to generate revenue. You need a business plan.

Let's do some brainstorming to test this notion. You might want to get a friend to brainstorm with you.

List new products or services that could improve public health and will generate revenue:

Finished? Take a look at your list. If you don't have anything silly on it, keep brainstorming. Don't filter: put down all the ideas including the really crazy ones.