IC-Sample-Business-Plan-Gantt-Chart-Template_Google_Sheets

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2	SAMPLE BUSINESS PLAN GANTT CHART TEMPLATE															https://www.smartsheet.com/try-it?trp=11631&utm_source=integrated-content&utm_campaign=/content/gantt-chart-examples&utm_medium=Business+Plan+Gantt+Chart+Example+google+sheets+11631&lpa=Business+Plan+Gantt+Chart+Example+google+sheets+11631
3	PROJECT			START DATE
4				09/02/25			<-- Enter initial Start Date to populate Timeline dates.
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6							Wk 1					Wk 2					Wk 3					Wk 4					Wk 5					Wk 6					Wk 7
7	TASKS	TASK OWNER	STATUS	START	END	DAYS	9/1	9/2	9/3	9/4	9/5	9/8	9/9	9/10	9/11	9/12	9/15	9/16	9/17	9/18	9/19	9/22	9/23	9/24	9/25	9/26	9/29	9/30	10/1	10/2	10/3	10/6	10/7	10/8	10/9	10/10	10/13	10/14	10/15	10/16	10/17
8	Phase 1: Assess the Need		Complete	09/02	09/05	4		A	A	A	A
9	Clearly identify the problem and solution		On Hold	09/02	09/02	1		A
10	Research existing alternatives		In Progress	09/02	09/02	1		A
11	Pinpoint gaps in existing products or services		Overdue	09/03	09/03	1			A
12	Determine skills, equipment, and materials needed		Needs Review	09/04	09/04	1				A
13	Decide whether to proceed		Needs Update	09/05	09/05	1					A
14	Phase 2: Find Opportunity and Check Viability		In Progress	09/05	09/19	11					A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A
15	Define your mission		Complete	09/05	09/05	1					A
16	Research market		Complete	09/05	09/05	1					A
17	Conduct interviews with stakeholders and SMEs		Canceled	09/08	09/12	5						A	A	A	A	A
18	Identify needed resources		Complete	09/11	09/15	3									A	A	A
19	Identify startup costs		Complete	09/15	09/16	2											A	A
20	Identify operating costs		Complete	09/15	09/16	2											A	A
21	Determine sources of funding		Complete	09/17	09/17	1													A
22	Assess profitability		Complete	09/18	09/19	2														A	A
23	Phase 3: Evaluate Potential Risks		Complete	09/15	09/25	9											A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A
24	Assess market size		Complete	09/15	09/17	3											A	A	A
25	Estimate competition		Complete	09/17	09/18	2													A	A
26	Conduct SWOT Analysis		Complete	09/18	09/19	2														A	A
27	Assess economic climate		Complete	09/19	09/23	3															A	A	A
28	Develop strategic plan		Complete	09/24	09/25	2																		A	A
29	Phase 4: Attract Stakeholders		Complete	09/25	10/07	9																			A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A
30	Establish management team		Complete	09/25	09/29	3																			A	A	A
31	Seek strategic partnerships		Complete	09/30	10/03	4																						A	A	A	A
32	Develop outreach plan		Complete	10/03	10/07	3																									A	A	A
33	Phase 5: Prepare and Pitch Business Plan		Complete	09/25	10/07	9																			A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A
34	Create business plan outline		Complete	09/25	09/29	3																			A	A	A
35	Fill in each section of business plan		Complete	09/30	10/03	4																						A	A	A	A
36	Develop investor pitch deck		Complete	10/03	10/07	3																									A	A	A
37	Phase 6: Establish Supporting Systems		Complete	10/07	10/14	6																											A	A	A	A	A	A
38	Create bookkeeping systems		Complete	10/07	10/08	2																											A	A
39	Create Manuals and Policies		Complete	10/08	10/10	3																												A	A	A
40	Create company portal to store key documents		Complete	10/10	10/14	3																														A	A	A
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