Why do I need an executive summary?

It gives readers a quick overview of your report so they can get a highlight of the main points and see which sections they want to dig into

Is this template free?

Yep, completely free! Once you’ve entered your contact information, you can instantly download this template (along with all the other templates in this collection!). That’s it. Once you’ve entered your contact information, you can instantly download this template (along with all the other templates in this collection!). That’s it.

Can I edit this template?

You sure can. The entire template is editable -- from the title and text to the colors and font.

Executive Summary Template - Word, PDF

Use this executive summary template to provide a summary of your report, business plan, or memo.

Template Highlights

Seven sections: Introduction, Company & Opportunity, Industry & Market Analysis, Management & Operations, Implementation & Marketing, Financial Plan, and Conclusion

Clear instructions for each section

Add or remove sections as needed (you do you)

Customize with your logo and branding

Download it as a PDF or Word file

Print it, email it, send it down the Nile

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