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Business Plan Checklist

Every business regardless of size or type needs a business plan. You will most definitely need a written plan if you want to raise money to finance your business. This is equally true if you are starting a business from scratch or are considering buying an existing business.

The problem is that most people find developing a comprehensive plan is a difficult and time-consuming process. As a result, most entrepreneurs and prospective business owners don’t plan to the extent they should.

You will save time, energy and money, and reduce your potential risk, by following this step-by-step guide. As you go through the guide and answer the questions, you build up a workable plan for your business. The checklist serves three purposes; first, it guides you through all aspects of the business. Second, the questions make you think. Third, your answers provide the detail and substance of your plan which you type into the business plan template.

Business Plan Template

Speed up your business planning process by using the fully customisable MS Word template. Simply follow the instructions as you work your way through the template. It is divided into eleven sections, with each section covering a specific aspect of the business. The numbering sequence is the same as the business plan checklist. Answer the questions in the checklist and summarise your answers in the relevant spaces in the template. It’s as simple as that.

You customise the plan for your needs. If you want a financing proposal, operating guide or policy document simply complete the relevant sections of the template.

You can use the template to create a plan for any type and size of business. For example, you can adapt it equally well for manufacturing, retail or on-line virtual businesses.

To help you with financial planning, check out the Financial Planning Worksheet resource pack.