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Business Plan Template

Business Plan Template

This business plan template walks you through the sections lenders and investors expect: executive summary, company overview, problem, solution, market size, competition, business model, go-to-market, team, milestones, a three-year financial summary, the funding request and risks. Short guidance under each heading keeps every section focused.

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Format
Docs
Opens in
Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice and Pages
Topic
Finance
Publisher
ProTemplates
Price
Free
Business plan summary company overview

What’s inside

  • 13 sections with guidance under each heading
  • Market sizing table with sources
  • Business model and pricing table
  • Three-year financial summary
  • Funding request and risks

How to use it

  1. Write sections two to thirteen first.
  2. Back every claim with a number and its source.
  3. Attach your full financial model.
  4. Write the executive summary last.

FAQ

How long should a business plan be?

Often 10 to 20 pages for a lender and less for investors, who usually want a pitch deck first.

Which section matters most?

The executive summary and the financials, because many readers decide from those two.

Do I need a business plan if I have a pitch deck?

For bank loans and grants, usually yes. For early investors, the deck often comes first.

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