This is a template that provides information about how to prepare a professional and
thorough business plan. This template covers the personal details of the author,
proposed business venture, proposed company profile, marketing plans, and financial
plans. In addition, this template includes a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and
Threats (SWOT) analysis associated with the proposed businesses venture. This
template is ideal for individuals that want to start a small business and want more
information about how to prepare a business plan.
Writing a Business
Plan
Guidelines
(Insert Year)
Contents
SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
PERSONAL DETAILS .......................................................................................................................................... 5
1. Name of the business: ............................................................................................................................ 5
2. Type of business: ................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Name(s) of the owners(s): ..................................................................................................................... 5
4. Address: ................................................................................................................................................. 5
5. Telephone number: ................................................................................................................................ 5
6. Date presented: ...................................................................................................................................... 5
7. Educational qualifications: .................................................................................................................... 5
8. Work experience: ................................................................................................................................... 5
9. Completed vocational training courses: ................................................................................................. 5
10. Licenses #: ............................................................................................................................................. 5
11. Membership of Professional or Organized Bodies: ............................................................................... 5
PROPOSED BUSINESS VENTURE .................................................................................................................... 6
1. A description of the service or product you intend to provide:..........................................