Are you preparing to write a business plan?

Starting or expanding a business? Looking for small business loans, venture capital, angel investors or other financial backing?  Then you need a business plan, plain and simple. Every successful startup begins with a sound business plan.

These tools can be your first step towards small business success. Then, get advice to help you on your way.

Use the templates below, then meet with a SCORE mentor for expert business planning advice.

• Business Plan for a Start-up Business (Word  &  PDF)| View
  
• Business Plan For An Established Business | View
  
• Business Planning Tools for Nonprofit (PDF)| View
  
• Board of Advisors (Excel)| View
  
• Competitive Analysis (PDF)| View

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