A business plan is an important tool for understanding how each element of your business will work together to make it a success. You can use it to monitor progress, hold yourself accountable and control the businesses’ financials. Additionally, it’s a great sales and recruiting tool for courting key employees and future investors. These days venture capital firms, banks and Investors insist that you have a business plan in place before they invest.

Use this Business Plan if:

• You’re starting a business and want a blueprint for success, in line with your goals and vision.
• You need an organised way to share your business objectives with investors, lenders or other third parties.
• You already have a business and need to pause, reflect and re-align your goals.

What does the Business Plan cover?

• Business Overview.
• Products / Services.
• Structures and resources.
• Business management and operations.
• Market analysis and strategy.
• Financial analysis.

Checklist for Business Plan

You will need to know:

• Name of business.
• Business Structure.
• Business Vision.
• Short and long term goals.
• Details on products/services.
• Business asset information.
• Market Analysis/Strategy Information.
• Financial Information.

Further Information

• What’s the Difference Between a Business Plan and Business Proposal?
• How To Write A Business Plan