Business Plan Useful Resources

 

Creating an effective business plan is more than just following a single set of advice or guide. It requires research not only into your own business but also into what others in similar industries are doing with their business plans.

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Useful Resources

There are many other resources online that can assist you in creating a Comprehensive or One-Page Business Plan!

1. Bplans (www.bplans.com)

Bplans provides free business plan templates and samples covering various industries, offering a solid base for those unfamiliar with business plan creation. Their extensive library includes helpful articles and tips on planning and starting a business.

2. SCORE (https://www.score.org)

SCORE offers free business plan templates and examples, along with access to volunteer business mentors who provide expert advice and guidance.

3. Enloop (https://www.enloop.com)

Enloop is an automated business plan tool that aids in drafting plans and evaluating their potential effectiveness through performance score ratings. It offers both free and paid services.

4. LivePlan (https://www.liveplan.com)

LivePlan is a tool that helps entrepreneurs craft standout business plans with financial forecasting and performance tracking in an easy-to-use interface.

5. SBA’s Business Plan Tool (https://www.sba.gov/tools/business-plan/1)

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers a free tool with a step-by-step guide to help you start and complete a solid plan, with downloadable templates included.

6. Bizplan (https://www.bizplan.com)

Bizplan is an online tool featuring step-by-step guidance and integrates with funding platforms to help startups find investors.

Other Tools and Templates

   
• 7. Growthink's Ultimate Business Plan Template (https://www.growthink.com/products/business-plan-template) - Offers a downloadable template for creating an investor-ready plan in hours.
   
• 8. PlanGuru (https://www.planguru.com) - Comprehensive financial planning software designed for small to medium-sized businesses.
   
• 9. Business Model Canvas (https://www.strategyzer.com) - A modern, visual template to structure a business model on a single page.
   
• 10. SMEDA (https://www.smeda.org) - Provides resources tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises to develop business plans.
   
• 11. Futurpreneur Canada Business Plan Writer (https://www.futurpreneur.ca) - A step-by-step tool for young entrepreneurs in Canada.
   
• 12. iPlanner (https://www.iplanner.net) - A network-based business modeling service for developing financial plans and strategies.
   
• 13. VFinance (https://www.vfinance.com) - Offers financial model templates and business plan samples to help prepare businesses for funding.
   
• 14. The $100 Startup's One-Page Business Plan (100startup.com) - A single-page template for business planning, aimed at getting ideas to action quickly.
   
• 15. QuickBooks (https://www.quickbooks.intuit.com) - Beyond accounting, QuickBooks offers tools useful for drafting financial projections.
   
• 16. Template.net (https://www.template.net) - Provides customizable templates for various business needs, including multiple business plan templates.