Richard Ashe ⋅ Houston, TX Veteran Franchise Advisers ⋅ 30 years experience

Here you go: https://www.sba.gov/tools/business-plan/1

Step by step business plan template that you can work online.

Matthew Camarota ⋅ Brookfield, CT U.S. Marine Corps, Sergeant ⋅ 4 years served

Thank you very much for all of your help. I appreciate it!

Paul Holzschuher ⋅ Lebanon, OH Ohmart/Vega ⋅ 40 years experience

Hello Mathew, thank you for your service.

This is a link to a business plan outline written by local SCORE counselors
http://scoreworks.org/briefs/SCORE%203.02.43.pdf
page 3 the Market is the most important, since understanding the market for your product or service is key to success.

I suggest that you contact your local SCORE office for free business counseling on your business plans.
The SCORE location link is
https://www.score.org/chapters-map

Thanks,
Paul

Bill Seabrooke ⋅ Cumming, GA J. William Seabrooke, CPA, P.C. ⋅ 36 years experience

Matthew,

I have a model in Microsoft Word that can be adapted/modified for your specific requirements. I can't locate a file upload function at this website, but if you'll send an e-mail to me at bill@billseabrookecpa.com I'll respond with to you and include it as an attached file.

Semper Fi,

Bill

James Kademan ⋅ Sun Prairie, WI Draw In Customers ⋅ 14 years experience

I use the app "Idea Growr" to get the basics down. Then proceed from there based on what the plan is for. Is it for you or for a bank? Figure out exactly what info is needed so you do not waste time planning more than doing.

Huet Sampson ⋅ Philadelphia, PA IBM ⋅ 21 years experience

Thank you for your service sir. Being a veteran myself, I understand how difficult this all can seem. However, this is an easy one. If you have access to Microsoft Office, you can download a template for just about any written communication you want to produce. Including a business plan. All from Microsoft's website and all for free. Also, I'd like to share with you some words of encouragement which use daily for motivation. Consider the following:

'Defeat may test you; it need not stop you. If at first you don't succeed, try another way. For every obstacle there is a solution. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. The greatest mistake is giving up.'

martin kelly ⋅ Wilmington, DE ISM Insurance, Inc. ⋅ 30 years experience

Hey Matt.

The below is a nice 1,000 foot outline.

http://www.ehow.com/how_7380465_step_by_step-instructions-write-business-plan.html

Best,

Martin

Matthew Camarota ⋅ Brookfield, CT U.S. Marine Corps, Sergeant ⋅ 4 years served

Thank you Jeff! I appreciate it!

Jeff Pascoe ⋅ Mount Pleasant, SC Boeing ⋅ 28 years experience

Try the SBA
https://www.sba.gov/tools/sba-learning-center/search/training