CanadianSME Small Business Magazine November 2021

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Small Business Also, if you are on the lookout for luring

investors, having a good executive summary is important to attract them as well. So, how to

write a good executive summary? We have a few tips for you to get that right. Read one!

The 5 Part Formula of Writing a Good Executive Summary An effective executive summary need not be a lengthy one. You can, therefore, break it down into five key paragraphs.

Part 1: Overview In the first paragraph of your executive

summary, make sure to include a summarized overview of your business. It should have the name and the nature of your company, and every relevant insight that you can provide related to your industry.

Part 2: Target Market (Audience/Competition/Marketing Strategies) The second part of your executive summary

should have a clear and concise classification

of your target market, including your audience,

your competitors, your marketing strategies and so on. It will also mention the pain points in the

industry that your business will aim to provide a solution for. Your marketing strategy should

include the ways your business is planning to

reach your targeted audiences. This paragraph will make your readers excited about reading further to learn more about your firm.

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