What is a 'Business Plan' ? State any two points why 'Business Plans' are considered as decision-making tools. Explain 'Ability to harness different sources of information' and 'Vision and Creativity' factors involved in sensing opportunities.

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A **Business Plan** is a comprehensively written down document prepared by the entrepreneur describing formally all the relevant external and internal elements involved in starting a new venture. It is a formal statement of business goals, reasons for their attainability, the plan to reach them, and background information about the organization or team.

Two points why business plans are considered as decision-making tools: (i) They describe all necessary inputs for the enterprise, helping the entrepreneur assess resource requirements. (ii) They explain the mode of utilization of resources, enabling better allocation and management.

**Ability to harness different sources of information** means an entrepreneur gathers data from market research, industry analysis, customer feedback, competitor study, and expert opinions to identify viable opportunities. **Vision and Creativity** refers to the entrepreneur's ability to imagine future possibilities, think innovatively, and convert abstract ideas into concrete business opportunities that address unmet needs in the market.