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BUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATE
FOR A STARTUP BUSINESS

 

Here you will find a sample startup business plan template, along with information and resources on creating and writing the business plan.  Includes a sample word template and instructions.

 

A well thought out business plan typically takes several weeks to complete. Much of that time is spent in research and planning. That’s why the business plan can be of such help to a new business – it gives you an opportunity to do research in ways you may not have considered previously.

 

The following business plan template is for a generic business. Of course, you may need to make changes to incorporate specifics of your unique business into the plan.

 

 
 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO STARTUP BUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATE    

 

Introduction

A business plan is composed of a narrative and the supporting financial worksheets that explain your business and your goals for your business.

 

Refining the Plan

Here are some of the areas to think about when making changes to your business plan.

For Raising Capital

Here are some tips for raising capital.

STARTUP BUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATE CATEGORIES    

Executive Summary

This section is brief, lots of bullet points to highlight the business goals.

General Company Description

This section is an overview of your basic business.

Products and Services

Explain how you arrived at your pricing, fees, or leasing structures for your products or services.

MARKETING PLAN

Marketing Plan - I

This section explains the marketing plan.

Marketing Plan - II

This section explains economics and the marketing plan.

Marketing Plan - III

This section explains products and services for the marketing plan.

Marketing Plan -IV

This section explains competitive analysis and the marketing plan.

Marketing Plan - V

Describe how you plan to utilize a marketing strategy.

OPERATIONAL PLAN

Operational Plan

This section covers daily operation of the business: the location, equipment, people, processes, and surrounding environment.

Operational Plan - II

This section covers daily operation of the business: the location, equipment, people, processes, and surrounding environment.

Operational Plan - III

This section covers daily operation of the business: the location, equipment, people, processes, and surrounding environment.

MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION

Management and Organization

This page explains about Management and Organization.

EXPENSES AND FINANCES

Startup Expenses and Capitalization

Starting a business always requires a variety of expenses to get the business of the ground. You need to carefully estimate these expenses and then to indicate where you will get sufficient capital to finance.

Financial Plan

The financial portion of the business plan consists of a 12-month profit and loss projection, a four-year profit and loss projection (optional), a cash-flow projection, a projected balance sheet, and a break-even calculation.

APPENDICES

Appendices

The appendices to the business plan include details and studies used.

 

WORD TEMPLATE    

Word Template

A sample startup business plan word template that you may download.

     

 

 

 

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