As professional business advisors, we understand that developing a compelling business plan can be a daunting task for many entrepreneurs and small business owners. Creating a solid plan requires a deep understanding of financial projections, a clear understanding of business goals and how to structure a successful organization.
This is why we highly recommend Growthink’s Ultimate Business Plan Template to help entrepreneurs create a winning plan. This business plan template is designed to help you create a professional plan that is tailored to your unique needs and goals. With our template, you can easily customize your plan, making it easier to attract investors, secure funding, and grow your business.
Additionally, if you need more hands-on support, Growthink’s business plan consulting service will result in a great plan. This service is for entrepreneurs and business owners that want us to develop your plan for you. Having written thousands of business plans over our 20+ year history, we can create the perfect plan for your business. Our expertise in every aspect of business planning, from market research to financial projections, will get you precisely what you need.
Furthermore, Growthink offers a wealth of business articles, linked below, that will teach you how to create a winning business plan that raises funding and/or improves your business strategy so your company is more successful.
While some may see a detailed business plan as a mere formality, the truth is that it is a crucial tool for any entrepreneur or small business owner who wants to achieve success. It can help start or grow your own business in multiple ways including:
- Clarifying their vision and business idea
- Identifying their target market
- Developing a marketing strategy
- Financial planning
- Securing funding
For entrepreneurs and small business owners who need help writing a business plan, the articles below should prove invaluable and provide a much better understanding of business planning.
Business Plan Templates
Our Business Plan Template & Guide is widely known as the standard for business plan templates.
Our Business Plan Example page includes over 300 free example business plans within numerous industries.
Business Plan Articles, Guides & Videos
20 Reasons Why You Need a Business Plan
5 Keys to Success in Your Business Plan
The Right Business Plan Format to Use
Business Plan Layout: How to Design Your Plan
5 Business Plan Cover Page Tips
Use This Business Plan Cover Letter
Free Business Plan Excel Template
Google Docs Business Plan Template
Business Plan Goals and Examples for Success
Business Plan vs. Business Proposal
How to Write a Business Plan + Free Template
Managed Service Provider Business Plan
Sample Spa Business Plan For New Spa Owners
Sample Business Plan For a Food Truck Business
Sample Bakery Business Plan For Inspiration
Sample Restaurant Business Plans For a New Business Owner
Business Plan Consultants & Writers
Expert Business Plan Consultants
How Much Do Business Plan Writing Services Cost?
Components of Traditional Business Plan Articles
Key Components of a Business Plan
How to Write a Great Business Plan Executive Summary
How to Write a Great Business Mission Statement With Examples
How to Expertly Write the Company Description in Your Business Plan
How to Write the Market Analysis Section Of a Business Plan
The Customer Analysis Section of Your Business Plan
Completing the Competition Section in Your Business Plan
How to Create a SWOT Analysis and Use It to Start or Grow Your Business
The Management Team Section of Your Business Plan
Financial Assumptions and Your Business Plan
How to Create Financial Projections for Your Business Plan
Simple Income Statement Template (In Excel)
Simple Balance Sheet Template (In Excel)
Simple Cash Flow Statement Template (In Excel)
Everything You Need to Know about the Business Plan Appendix
Business Plan Conclusion: Summary & Recap
Expertly Writing the Operations Plan Section of Your Business Plan
Business Planning Articles
Business Planning Process: 5 Steps To Creating a New Plan
How To Do Market Research For Your Business
Annual Business Planning Template
Pro Forma Business Plan Template & Financial Statements
Business Presentation Articles
How to Create a Pitch Deck for Funding
How to Develop a Killer Business Plan Presentation [with Template]
Business Model Articles
Business Model Canvas & Template
Business Model vs. Business Plan
Business Model: Everything You Need to Know & How to Choose the Right One
Other Business Plan Articles
How to Write a One Page Business Plan with Template
How to Create Your Lean Business Plan
Fill-in-the-Blanks Business Plan Template
How to Create a Great Strategic Plan
Business Exit Strategy Planning & Strategies
How to Create an Elevator Pitch for Your Business With Template & Examples
The 5 Best Business Plan Books (& Why You Shouldn’t Read Them)
The 20 Best Business Plan Competitions to Get Funding
Understanding Business Plan Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Additional Business Plan Articles
Resources to Grow Your Business
Fundraising Articles & Guides
The Ultimate Guide to Startup Funding
The Ultimate Guide to VC Funding
The Ultimate Guide to Series A Funding
The Ultimate Guide to Angel Investors
Putting Together a Business Plan for Investors
How to Write a Business Plan for a Loan
How to Write a Business Plan for Angel Investors
Simple Investor Agreement Template
The Pros & Cons of Crowdfunding
Helpful Business Plan & Capital Raising Downloads
Marketing Plan Articles & Guides
How to Write a Great Marketing Plan (with Templates and Examples)
How to Write an Executive Summary of a Marketing Plan + Examples
Developing a Strategic Marketing Plan
How to Write a Law Firm Marketing Plan + Template
How to Write a Financial Advisor Marketing Plan + Template
How to Write a Marketing Plan for Your Nonprofit Organization + Template
How to Write a Podcast Marketing Plan + Template
How to Write a Loan Officer Marketing Plan + Template
How To Create an Effective Construction Marketing Plan
How to Write an Insurance Agency Marketing Plan
How to Write a Real Estate Marketing Plan
How to Write a Dispensary Marketing Plan
Entrepreneurial Leadership Articles
10 Key Characteristics of Entrepreneurial Leadership
Foreign Language Resources
Business Structure Articles
What’s the Difference Between a DBA and an LLC?
How To Form a Limited Liability Company
Can You Change the Name of Your LLC?
Advantages & Disadvantages of Forming an LLC
How Much Does It Cost to Form an LLC?
How To Pay Yourself & Your Employees From an LLC Business
How To Create Your [Multi & Single Member] LLC Operating Agreement + Template & Sample
How To Ge Articles of Organization for an LLC + Template & Sample
Requirements For & How To Trademark the Business Name for Your LLC or DBA
Industry-Specific Business Plan Templates
Regional Business Consulting Pages
Helpful Business Articles & Service Reviews
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Best Tax Software for Small Businesses 2023
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