Business Plans
Business Plans and Business Model Canvases are structured ways for you to think through specific business ideas. You might be required to use one or the other (i.e. many funders require detailed Business Plans), so learn about Business Plans on this page and Business Model Canvas on the next tab.
How to Create a Business Plan
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SBA: Create a Business PlanThe Small Business Administration provides entrepreneurs with a tool to get started. The site offers step-by-step guidance on the process of writing a business plan.
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How to Write a Winning Business PlanThis HBR articles explains why and how an entrepreneur can attract investors with a business plan.
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ShopifyA comprehensive guide to writing a business plan. The Shopify guide will take you from concept, to planning, to action, step by step.
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Creating a Business Plan for Dummies by Everything you need to know to design a profitable business plan -
The Financial Times essential guide to writing a business plan : how to win backing to start up or grow your business by
The FT Essential Guide to Writing a Business Plan gives you the essential knowledge you need to write a winning business plan - quickly and without fuss.
Sample Business Plans
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Business Planning & Financial Statement Template GalleryBusiness plans for start-ups and established businesses. Site offers access to templates as well as one-on-one assistance from a SCORE mentor.
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Thought Co.Shows a sample business plan from excecutive summary to strategy, forecast, analysis, startup summary of plan.
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Legal TemplatesSample business plans database with many specific sample industry plans that can help you understand what is needed to create your own specific business plan. You will also find planning resources and tips.
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