Resource requirements

Your strategy will require resources, including some or all of the following:

  • investment and working capital;

  • direction, management, and operating and support personnel;

  • premises, plant, machinery, equipment, etc.;

  • raw materials, components, finished goods;

  • professional services.

Look back at what you have (see Chapter 4 ) and list the additional resources that you might need. You will need to confirm the feasibility of obtaining any additional resources. If you think you can get them, draw up a timetable for bringing them on board. If the requirements are unreasonable, it is time to revisit your strategy.

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