Here you will find various resources to help you with business assessment, training, and strategy. Note: information in the "Fundraising" and "Business" sections may be appropriate to both. If you didn't find useful information here you may want to check the "Fundraising" section to see if it is more helpful.
Business as Mission (BAM) White Paper and Discussion Guide
This document is developed for an individual or group discussion guide to accompany the Lausanne Business as Mission paper.
Business Training Curriculum and Accompanying Worksheet
This document is Partners Worldwide's principal business training document which includes a wide variety of topics and resources.
Job Creation
Material on an approach to business development which emphasises job creation.
Capital
Material on use of and evaluation of a need for capital.
Financial Health Check and Affiliate Health Check
These documents will help you assess the financial situation and stability of your affiliate and the organizational/structual health of your affiliate.
Model Business Plan Format
Comprehensive list of steps to take in developing a sound business plan.
Lemonade Stand Illustration
PowerPoint presentation illustrating the development of a business from scratch.