One-Page Business Plan Template

A one-page business plan forces you to say what matters in as few words as possible. It is the fastest way to test an idea, align a partner or give a banker a first look before they ask for the full plan. This free template gives you ten labeled boxes, from the problem you solve to the numbers that prove it works.

Preview of the One-Page Business Plan Template

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  • 1 page, landscape layout
  • Edit in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice
  • Print and fill in by hand if you prefer

Who this template is for

  • Founders testing a new idea in an afternoon
  • Small business owners setting yearly priorities
  • Anyone preparing for a first meeting with a lender or partner

How to fill it in

  1. Write the problem and your solution in one sentence each.
  2. Name your target customer as specifically as you can.
  3. List your top three ways to reach customers.
  4. Fill in revenue, costs and the money you need.
  5. Add three milestones for the next 12 months.
  6. Read it aloud. If a sentence does not help someone decide, cut it.

What is inside

  • One-Page Business Plan
  • Business name and date
  • The problem
  • Our solution
  • Target customers
  • Competition
  • Marketing and sales
  • Revenue model
  • Key costs
  • Funding needed
  • Team
  • 12-month milestones

Writing a full business plan?

Browse 39 free sample plans by industry, each with startup costs and projections.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a one-page business plan enough?

It is enough to plan and to start conversations. Banks, SBA lenders and most investors will eventually want a full plan or detailed financial projections.

What goes on a one-page business plan?

The problem, solution, target market, competition, marketing channels, revenue model, costs, funding needed, team and milestones.

Is this one-page business plan template free to use?

Yes. Download it, edit it and use it for your own business at no cost. No account or email address is required.

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