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Can someone recommend a free Business Plan Software program or Template?

Veteran

rod mclah Chicago, IL

I'm looking for an up to 5 page Business Plan Template or Software program for my small business. Can someone help?

3 September 2016 7 replies General

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Advisor

Gerald Mannikarote Houston, TX

Hi Rod,
There have been several good answers here. I agree with the others in regards to not needing to spend money on any templates. The advisors have provide the same links that I would have suggested. In fact, I've used these free templates for my own business plans.
There are tons of free resources for this that you don't need to spend money on building a business plan- you just need to spend a little time.
I hope this helps.
Warm regards,
Jerry

Advisor

Bob Molluro Wilmington, DE

Rod I work with lots of businesses on building strategic business plans. I have written a guide that will walk you through the process. If you would like to see it just email me at ramco1@verizon.net

Veteran

Michael Del Vecchio Killingworth, CT

Hi Rod,

Welcome home.

Several FREE (Do not spend money on this!) resources for you -
*https://www.score.org/resource/business-plan-template-startup-business - a superset of what you need, but nicely documented
* https://www.sba.gov/tools/business-plan/1 - start here for another approach
* https://canvanizer.com/new/business-model-canvas I have used this successfully for a visual - and got bank funding.

Depending on what you are doing, I may be able to help - I have helped scores of people write two page to 70 page documents as a SCORE volunteer. Contact me if interested.

Advisor

Jennifer Polhemus Santa Monica, CA

This is not a substitute for a thorough business plan, but it will help get you started: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/193492

Advisor

Vinod Nair Fremont, CA

Rod,
Thank you for the service!

I wrote a business plan for a software business in Silicon Valley for my business and raised capital. I can share a copy of it. It it too large to paste it.

Please send me an email and I will email you a word copy.

Vinod

Advisor

John Ervin

Business plan pro. very easy to use with great examples and templates.

Advisor

Eric Deets Huntsville, AL

SCORE.org helps small businesses get started and succeed. Use this URL to get to a business plan: https://www.score.org/browse-library. You can also find an advisor fitted to your exact small business - all free. SCORE is associated with the US SBA.

Eric

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