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Whether you are just starting your business, or looking to formalize your plans, this template will help get you started. Business Plan Templates biz plan template  A well-written business plan can help you identify your goals, map out strategies to achieve them, and measure progress along the way. And while some proponents of the '[no plan](https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2018/07/30/the-no-plan-business-plan-for-entrepreneurs/)' business plan argue that businesses can survive without a business plan — [research shows](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0883902608001109) that having a solid plan can help fuel growth and improve business performance, especially if you're a startup. ## What's a Startup Business Plan? Before diving into the specifics, let’s revisit the basics of a startup business plan. Briefly, a business plan is a written document outlining your strategies and ideas for launching, growing, managing, and (later on) exiting your business venture.  Business plans are by no means set in stone. In fact, your plan will likely evolve as the market changes and as you learn more about your customers. A typical business plan will include your financial projections, marketing strategies, timelines, products and services, management plans, competitive analysis, and more. ## Why Does it Matter? Studies show that both new and existing businesses can [benefit from a business plan](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0883902608001109), as planning drastically improves business performance and efficiency. Also, companies with business plans tend to grow at least 30% faster than those that don't have any sort of planning in place.  Additionally, [71%](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/0447-2778.00006) of fast-growing companies attribute their growth to having defined their budgets, sales goals, and business strategies early on. And to really drive the point home, yet another study revealed that companies that had a growth rate in sales of over [92%](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/0447-2778.00006) year-over-year all had business plans to inform their next steps.  Briefly put, business plans help you focus on your business goals and keep your team and investors informed regarding the future of your company. Putting things on paper enables you to set realistic goals and actionable steps for reaching them. For example, if you're developing a new product, you'll need to know exactly how much it will cost and whether you need additional funding.  ## Who Will Want to Read It? No, sorry, the "About Us" section on your website or social media page is not enough. You'll need a well-written, comprehensive business plan to get your startup off the ground — and that means you should be prepared to share it with potential investors, partners, and lenders. Your potential investors or partners will want to know exactly what they're investing in and how their money will help your company reach its goals. By having a comprehensive business plan in place, you can show potential investors and partners that you have done your homework and are serious about taking your business venture to the next level. Plus, it gives them a glimpse into what kind of returns they can expect from financing your business or partnering with you. ## The Starting Point Creating a business plan can be a daunting task. That’s why we created the Startup Business Plan Template – an easy-to-use editable template that provides guidance on writing a high-quality business plan (or checking what you already have so far). Here's what the kit contains: - Guidelines for Writing a rockstar business plan - The nine components your business plan needs - Editable fields for easy creation - A business plan gut checklist - How to make the template work for you. ## Get access to the templates now First Name* Last Name* Email * Phone Number* Website URL* How many employees work there?* \- Please Select -12 to 56 to 1011 to 2526 to 5051 to 100101 to 200201 to 500501 or more Multi-Step Form Email Follow-Up ID Content Language reCAPTCHA score Known Fields (forms) Primary Sales Phone Number Browser Country Browser Language Initial Marketing Library Topic Recent Marketing Library Topic GACLIENTID \[DO NOT USE] GAUSERID GATRACKID Legal basis for processing contact's data GDPR Notice (Custom Forms) Street address We're committed to your privacy. HubSpot uses the information you provide to us to contact you about our relevant content, products, and services. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. 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There’s a reason more startups build on AWS than any other provider: we’re here to help you succeed, from inception to IPO. To learn more about AWS, visit [aws.amazon.com](https://aws.amazon.com). 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