Business Plan Guides
Plain-English guides to writing a business plan, building financial projections and funding your business.
How to Write a Business Plan, Step by Step
Learn how to write a business plan in 10 clear steps, from the executive summary to financial projections, with free templates for every section.
GuideThe Sections of a Business Plan, Explained
Every section of a business plan explained in plain English, from the executive summary and market research to cash flow and break-even analysis.
GuideHow to Fund a Small Business: 9 Options Compared
Compare the main ways to fund a new business, from savings and bank loans to SBA loans, investors, grants and crowdfunding, and what each needs in your plan.
GuideLean Canvas vs. Traditional Business Plan
When to use a lean canvas, a business model canvas, a one-page plan or a full traditional business plan, and how they work together.
Guide12 Common Business Plan Mistakes to Avoid
The most common mistakes lenders and investors see in business plans, from unrealistic projections to missing cash flow, and how to fix each one.