Business Plan Model Sample

One of the cool things about the SCORE business plan template is that once you've completed it, you can meet with a SCORE mentor for expert advice in business planning.SCORE offers options for startups and established businesses, and you'll find plans for business planning, financing, marketing, etc., if you're looking to implement one of those areas into your business.

Plans are for Word, Excel, Open Office and Power Point, and can be downloaded directly from the website.

They also provide a business plan checklist to ensure you're including all the right information.

The website also breaks down each section and provides instructions on how to download and fill in the template.

Bplans' investor-approved business plan template has been used by Princeton University and Babson College to teach entrepreneurs how to start a business.

The One-Page Business Plan Company offers exactly what its name implies: a one-page business plan for those who don't see the need for an elaborate plan.

The one-page business plan is separated into several sections such as vision, mission, objectives, strategies and action plans.

The template starts with an executive summary and then guides you through the other elements, including the financial plan, company overview and more.

There's also a step-by-step guide for writing a business plan, and Bplans provides a library of sample business plans to ensure you're on the right track.

Invoice Berry also provides marketing plans and executive summaries you can insert into your business plan.

The pro of going the free route is that, well, the templates are free.