Sequence the following steps in the preparation of a versatile and seasoned business plan.

A. Industry and market analysis
    B. Operations, marketing plan and financing
    C. Company and management team profiling
    D. Risk and contingency analysis
    E. Executive summary

Choose the correct answer:

Correct option is C

The correct sequence of preparing a versatile and seasoned business plan is: E, C, A, B, D

1. E. Executive summary:
   Though it's placed at the beginning of a business plan document, it's often written last. However, in terms of structure, this is the first section that provides a concise overview of the entire plan—highlighting the business idea, goals, and key takeaways.

2. C. Company and management team profiling:
   The reader needs to know who is behind the business. Presenting the business’s identity, legal structure, ownership, and core management team instills confidence.

3. A. Industry and market analysis:
   After introducing the team, a detailed look into market opportunities, competition, customer base, and industry trends is essential for feasibility assessment.

4. B. Operations, marketing plan and financing:
   Once the market is analyzed, the business plan should outline how the business will operate, how it will attract customers, and how it will be funded and managed financially.

5. D. Risk and contingency analysis:
   Finally, a well-rounded business plan ends with identifying potential threats and proposing back-up plans. This shows preparedness and realism.

This order ensures clarity, logic, and practical flow in a business plan—from high-level vision to deep operational details and risk handling.

Information Booster:

• Executive Summary sets the tone, summarizing key elements for investors.

• Company Profile establishes identity, vision, mission, and leadership.

• Market Analysis demonstrates understanding of demand, competition, and trends.

• Operational, Marketing, and Financial Plans lay out execution and monetization strategies.s

• Risk Analysis highlights potential problems and solutions—boosting investor confidence.

• A business plan should be both strategic and tactical, aligning vision with implementation.