A business plan is the road map for your business. It shows where you are going, what your business objectives are, and how you will get there. The written plan includes a detailed description of your business, your products and services, and why customers will buy. It is essential for securing a loan, tracking your business progress, and promoting long-term growth.
There are a variety of resources and templates to assist in writing a business plan. Take the time to write the plan yourself. Ask yourself the hard questions. By doing so, you will learn more about your business.
Simple overview of the reasons why a written business plan is essential for the ongoing success of your business.
This outline describes the common elements contained within most business plans, and includes instructions that allow anyone to write a great plan.
Detailed document template including the questions you should answer in each section of your business plan.
Worksheet to help you evaluate your competition's strengths and weaknesses against your own.
Interactive tutorial that walks you through the steps and considerations for determining appropriate prices for your products.
SBA sponsored site with various examples of successful business plans and templates that you can use as a guide to create your own.
Interactive tutorial that explains why you need a business plan and demonstrates the basics elements you should include in a written plan.
