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 business plan examples within numerous industries.
Business Plan Articles & Guides
20 Reasons Why You Need a Business Plan
The Right Business Plan Format to Use
Business Plan Layout: How to Design Your Plan
Are Business Plans Highly Visual
Valuing Intellectual Property in Your Business Plan
5 Business Plan Cover Page Tips
Business Plan Length: How Long Should Your Business Plan Be?
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
Write Business Plans For Your Audience
Confidentiality Statement for Business Plan
Liveplan vs. Growthink: Which To Choose & Why?
BizPlan vs. LivePlan: Which To Choose & Alternatives
How to Write a Business Plan + Free Template
Small Business Plan Template PDF
Sample Business Plan for Bank Loan PDF
Sell Your Business at the Highest Price
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 Business Plan Step by Step PDF
Executive Summary Example Business Plan PDF
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
Operations Plan: Your Business Operations Strategy
Business Planning Articles
Business Planning Process: 5 Steps To Creating a New Plan
How To Do Market Research For Your Business
Market Sizing: What is the Size of Your Market?
Annual Business Planning Template
Best Businesses to Start in 2024
How To Set Your Business Goals For 2024
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
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)
Fundraising 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
The Ultimate Guide To Series Funding Rounds
The Ultimate Guide To Series B Funding
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
10 Key Characteristics of Entrepreneurial Leadership
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
Business Structure Articles
What’s the Difference Between a DBA and an LLC?
How To Form a Limited Liability Company
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
A collection of industry specific business plan templates designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners create comprehensive, professional plans tailored to their unique industries and sectors.
- Clothing & Fashion Business Plans and Resources
- Construction, Interior Design & Home Services Business Plans and Resources
- Consumer Services Business Plans and Resources
- Business Services Business Plans and Resources
- Events Business Plans and Resources
- Farm Business Plans and Resources
- Financial Services Business Plans and Resources
- Fitness & Beauty Business Plans and Resources
- Food & Beverage Business Plans and Resources
- Medical & Health Business Plans and Resources
- Music & Entertainment Business Plans and Resources
- Nonprofit Business Plans and Resources
- Real Estate Business Plans and Resources
- Retail & Ecommerce Business Plans and Resources
- Technology Business Plans and Resources
- Transportation Business Plans and Resources
- Travel and Lodging Business Plans and Resources
Capital Raising Articles
The 5 Key Stages of Equity Funding
The 5 Most Common Funding Sources
9 “Deadly” Capital Raising Mistakes
Angel Investor Funding Articles
3 Little Known Reasons Why Angel Investors Fund Entrepreneurs
Angel Investor Platforms To Find Funding
The Value of Angel Investors For Startups
Pros And Cons Of Angel Investors
Angel Round Vs Seed Round Funding
Angel ROI: How Much Equity Should You Expect To Give an Angel Investor
Venture Capital Articles
Venture Capital Financing Requirements
Venture Capital Financial Modeling
Preparing For a VC Meeting: 10 Questions To Ask a Venture Capitalist
How To Create a Pitch Deck For Venture Capital Funding
How To Approach a Venture Capitalist For Company Funding
Pros and Cons of Venture Capital Funding
Bank & SBA Loan Articles
What Are The Different Types of SBA Loans?
Why SBA Loans Make Sense For Banks & Business Owners
Why the SBA Funds Businesses Like Yours
Grant Articles
Grants for Small Business: Frequently Asked Questions
How to Write a Small Business Grant Proposal
Private Placement Memorandum Articles
Private Placement Memorandum Checklist
Hedge Fund Private Placement Memorandum
How to Write a Private Placement Memorandum
Private Placement Broker Dealer
Private Placement Due Diligence
Private Placement General Solicitation
Private Placement Memorandum for Film Projects
Helpful Business Service Reviews
Best Business Security Systems
Best Registered Agent Services