Ⅰ.核心学习：Business Plan 商业方案

Steve: Mike, what do you know about writing a business plan?

斯蒂夫：麦克，你知道怎么写商业计划吗？

Mike: Plenty. What type of plan are you writing?

麦克：很熟，你要写什么样的计划？

Steve: Well, I have this great new idea that I think will make a motza.

斯蒂夫：我有个很好的方案，我想可以赚大钱。

Mike: Want to let me in on the secret?

麦克：能向我透露透露吗？

Steve: Not yet my friend but I would like your help in writing the business plan.

斯蒂夫：还不行，朋友，可我想让你帮我写这个商业计划。

Mike: Well, the main things you should include are an outline of your idea, your market research and your budgets.

麦克：你主要应该介绍的是你方案的大纲、你的市场调查和你预算。

Steve: Oh, I didn't realize that it would be so much work. Is there a quick way instead?

斯蒂夫：噢，我没想到要做这么多工作。有没有快一点儿的方法。

Mike: If you ask someone to invest in your business, they will want all of that type of information.

麦克：如果你想要别人投资你的生意，他们会要所有的这类信息。

Steve: I've heard a lot about IPO's recently. They seem like an easy way to get rich.

斯蒂夫：最近我听说过很多关于IPO（Initial Public Offering上市股）的事。看起来这是一条发财的捷径。

Mike: Steve you really have a lot to learn about business. I would be happy to help, but I want a percentage of your profits.

麦克：斯蒂夫，关于生意你要学的还多着呢。我很愿意帮你，可我要利润的提成。

Steve: No wonder people call you 'Mr Ten Percent'. Teach on buddy.

斯蒂夫：怪不得人们叫你“百分之十先生”。继续教吧，伙计。