-  - [Resources](https://www.hubspot.com/resources) - [Templates](https://www.hubspot.com/resources/templates) - Simple Business Plan Template # Simple Business Plan Template - Word, PDF Save time with this simple business plan template. Just customize a few sections, and you're done.    Join thousands of professionals using this resource. Download for Free Previous slide Next slide -  -  -  ## Template Highlights - Ten sections: Company description, Opportunity, Industry Analysis, Target Market, Management Team, Marketing Strategy, Timeline, Financial Plan, Conclusion. Bonus Appendices section, if you want to get fancy - Detailed instructions for each section - Add new sections or delete unnecessary ones -- the template is your oyster - Make it yours with your logo and branding - Download it as a PDF or Word file - Print it, email it, send it by carrier pigeon if that's your jam Download for Free ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How do I write a simple business plan? First, figure out the information you \*need* to include. Leave everything else out -- you don't have room to spare. Next, make sure your writing is clear and concise. Now isn't the time to whip out Shakespeare-worthy prose. Not sure whether the plan is plain enough? Ask someone without any context of your business to read it. If they get it, you've hit the right tone. ### Is this template free? As free as can be. 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. 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