Business plans provide a comprehensive roadmap for companies that are expanding. Good business plans include elements of finance, marketing and law. For foreign entrepreneurs starting a business in the US, it is important to ensure that the underlying business model is compliant with US law. For example, value propositions and marketing messages described in the marketing strategy should not violate advertising law.
Our law firm uses real business experience to develop business plans for startup companies that are expanding.
COMPETENCE FOR CREATING BUSINESS PLANS
More than ‘just’ a lawyer, the founder of Jordan Counsel has an MBA (from Wharton) and more than 15 years of corporate experience in a variety of business roles. He has created scores of business plans for companies that were contemplating various expansion strategies.
Market Expansions
- New geographic markets
- New distribution channels
- New customer segments
- Completely new startups
Portfolio Expansions
- In-licensing
- New product segments
- Corporate acquisitions
- Expansion of R&D platforms
BUSINESS PLAN CONTENTS AND FORMAT
Individuals who plan on applying for an E-2 Investor Visa will often require a business plan that satisfies the requirements of the US Department of State. Jordan Counsel prepares business plans to support E-2 visa applications, with the following content and format:
FORMAT
- Complies with consulate requirements
- Word format
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Targeting US Department of State
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
- Location
- Products & Services
- R&D, Operations, Manufacturing
MARKET SIZE
- Top-down or bottom-up
- Based on secondary market research
Business Plan for E-2 Visa
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
- Identify key competitors
- SWOT analysis
MARKETING STRATEGY
- Positioning and marketing messages
- Customer segments
- Distribution channels
HUMAN RESOURCES
- Credentials of E-2 visa applicant
- Plans for hiring additional staff
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
- 5-year P&L forecast
- Cost analysis
- Not "marginal"
Individuals who plan on applying for an L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa will often require a business plan that convinces the US Citizenship and Immigration Services that your US company will likely succeed and that the L1 position in the company is legitimate. Jordan Counsel prepares business plans to support L-1 visa applications, with the following content and format:
FORMAT
- Length varies
- Word format
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Targeting USCIS
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
- US and overseas companies
- Location
- Products & Services
- R&D, Operations, Manufacturing
MARKET SIZE
- Top-down or bottom-up
- Based on secondary market research
Business Plan for L-1 Visa
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
- Identify key competitors
- SWOT analysis
MARKETING STRATEGY
- Positioning and marketing messages
- Customer segments
- Distribution channels
HUMAN RESOURCES
- Credentials of L-1 employee
- Plans for hiring additional staff
- Job description of L-1 employee
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
- 5-year P&L forecast
- Cost analysis
BUSINESS PLAN PACKAGES
Level of collaboration
Our law firm will collaborate with you to clarify the significant elements of your company’s business strategy and then create a business plan that complies with visa requirements. If you require additional support in developing your business strategy, our law firm offers additional services.
Optional services
- Market research
- Commercial assumptions
- Marketing strategy
- Sensitivity analysis or scenario analysis
What is Sensitivity Analysis?
What is Scenario Analysis?
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