Sample Business Plan Template (Blank)
Sample Business Plan Template (Blank)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Your business plan is divided into the following sections:
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Description of the Business
Major demographic, economic, social and cultural Factors
Major Players
Trends in the Industry
Government Regulations
THE MARKET
Market Segment
Products & Services
Pricing and Distribution
Market trends
Implications or risk factors
THE COMPETITION
Competitors and type of competition
Competitors’ Strengths and Weaknesses
Competitive advantage
SALES & MARKETING PLAN
Customers
Suppliers
Advertising & promotion
Pricing & distribution
Customer service policy
OPERATING PLAN
Business location & requirements / advantages / lease details
Equipment / technology / R&D / environmental aspects
HUMAN RESOURCES PLAN
Key employees
Policies & procedures
ACTION PLAN
Action plan & timetable
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A brief description of the project, the financing required, and additional information that help explain the business plan
APPENDIX: FINANCIAL PLAN
The company’s financial performance both historical and projected (available in the kit Excel spreadsheet). Includes sales cost of goods sold expenses income statement balance sheet cash flow budget financial requirements performance indicators and personal status.
FINANCIAL PLAN (EXCEL SPREADSHEET)
