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This section contains guidance, samples and templates that can help you develop a clear goal-oriented plan for your business. What is a business plan? In its simplest form, a business plan is a roadmap for your business that outlines goals and details how you plan to achieve those goals. Whether or not you receive funding for your business is often tied directly to the strength of your plan. Use the sample plans and guides below to ensure your business plan is as effective as it can be.

Business Plans Explained

This article provides a brief overview of the various components that make up a business plan.

This article provides some guidance on how to fill out the various components that make up a business plan. 

Samples and Templates

This website offers more than 500 free sample business plans categorized by industry.

Shows actual business plans written by entrepreneurs in North America who are seeking financing for their business.

Provided by Small Business BC, this free template will help you define what your business is, show how you will become profitable, and serve as a marketing tool to showcase your idea.

This interactive business plan template enables users to easily generate a custom business plan.

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Recommended Titles

Cover Image for Anatomy of a Business Plan
Linda Pinson
Call Number
658.4012 P65a6
Publication Year
2014
The eighth edition of this book explains the essentials of writing a business plan in clear easy-to-follow language.
Cover Image for Business Model Generation
Alexander Osterwalder
Call Number
658.4012 O855b
Publication Year
2010
This book introduces a highly visual tool to help you create a business model which includes your customers and how you relate to them, key activities, distribution channels, key partners, revenue streams, costs and your core value proposition.
Cover Image for How to Write a Business Plan
Mike P. McKeever
Call Number
658.4012 M15n6
Publication Year
2017
If you're thinking of starting a business or raising money for an existing one, you'll need a business plan. This walks you through the steps and gives examples of successful business plans. Free forms also available on the accompanying website.

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