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Bank Loan Business PlanConsulting Business PlanE-commerce Business PlanBusiness Plan
FormatDocumentDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length9 pages8 pages9 pages16 pages
StyleCorporateMinimalModernCorporate

Writing a business plan that gets read

A business plan describes what a business will do and how it will make money. It is used to raise money and to guide decisions.

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Cover executive summary, company description, market analysis, products and services, marketing and sales, operations, and financial plan.

Write the executive summary last, once the rest of the plan is settled.

Compare Bank Loan Business Plan, Consulting Business Plan, and E-commerce Business Plan, all 2 to 16 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a business plan?

A business plan describes what a business will do and how it will make money. It is used to raise money and to guide decisions.

What should a business plan include?

Include executive summary, company description, market analysis, products and services, marketing and sales, operations, and financial plan. Write the executive summary last, once the rest of the plan is settled.

What is the best business plan template to begin from?

Start with Bank Loan Business Plan: A lender-ready business plan that puts cash flow, security and repayment ability ahead of the pitch. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Consulting Business Plan.

How long is a business plan?

The templates here are 2 to 16 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Which apps can I use for a business plan?

Yes. These business plan templates work in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Google Slides, and Microsoft PowerPoint. All 6 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

Who are these business plan templates written for?

Mostly startups and founders and agencies and consultants. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.

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